Candidates should have a basic education, knowledge of cleaning procedures, and strong customer care skills. The position is part-time, Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 13:30 (30 hours per week), and emphasises the importance of creating a safe and pleasant environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Housekeepers will also be engaged in recording cleaning activities, using various cleaning equipment, and responding to any maintenance issues as necessary.
Are you experienced in the cleaning/domestic field ? Are you looking for a new opportunity?
Then this could be the role for you!
AWP are looking to recruit a friendly, approachable and flexible Housekeeper to work within our inpatient ward based at Hillview Lodge. You should have excellent communication skills, be hardworking and be able to work on your own initiative and also as part of a team. This will be working in our older adult dementia ward
As a housekeeper within our site services team, you will play an important part in making sure we have high standards of cleaning within both clinical and non-clinical areas. Our team are trained to cover all elements of the role, including assisting in the catering function of our services, this provides flexibility in our workforce and creates more variety in the role.
This role is a vital and essential to ensure healthcare safety and compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
It's a great opportunity to provide excellent customer service to patients and colleagues throughout the Trust.
Candidates should possess a good basic education; have some knowledge of cleaning procedures and excellent customer care skills.
- Monday to Friday 07.00 - 13.30 (30.00 hours per week)
Previous applicants need not apply.
Maintaining a clean, safe & pleasant environment for your service users, staff and visitors in accordance with the work schedule for your area. In line with the agreed NHS specification. Areas will include but not be limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, communal areas, sanitary areas, clinic rooms, kitchens, offices, corridors.
To replenish stocks of disposable items, i.e. paper hand towels, soap. Working in accordance with all relevant Health and safety procedures at all times e.g. COSHH, Manual Handling.
Completion of cleaning records signing off areas completed and noting areas those areas that are inaccessible.
Highlighting to the Hotel Service Supervisor areas of concern e.g. on-going issues around access.
Collection and storage of waste from locations according to the Hospital waste disposal policy.
Operation of a range of cleaning equipment including floor cleaning equipment, steam cleaners etc ensuring their safe and effective use. Assessing condition of equipment and reporting defects.
About us
Housekeepers support the Nursing Staff to provide an appropriate environment for patient care. Duties will include general cleaning of all Ward/Departmental areas and the preparation and presentation and service of patients' meals and beverages.Housekeepers will be expected to demonstrate a flexible attitude to their work to meet the needs of the ward and the patients. Housekeepers are expected to work in a controlled and systematic way in an environment where there may be constant distractions and contact with service users displaying disturbed and challenging behaviour on a frequent basis.
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