Housekeeper - Elland, United Kingdom - Overgate Hospice
Description
Housekeeper
Salary Scale £10.73 per hour plus weekend enhancement
Grade ** HS6
Hours 30 hours per week
Responsible to Head of Housekeeping
Accountable to Head of Estates
Closing Date Friday 30th April 2024
Overgate Hospice is an independent charity with a mission to ensure that patients and those close to them live with the best possible quality of life.
This is enabled by provision of the highest standard of compassionate and evidence-based specialist palliative and end of life care for adults in Calderdale who have active, progressive life limiting illness.
Job Summary
To assist the housekeeping team in maintaining high standards of hygiene in all areas of the hospice especially regarding patient and clinical areas
Minimum Qualifications / Experience Required
Previous experience of cleaning in a workplace environment
Previous experience housekeeping in a clinical environment
Basic awareness of COSHH regulations
Key Working Relationships
Head Housekeeper
IPU Staff
Day Hospice Staff
Duties and Responsibilities of the Post
Carry out domestic duties as required, assisting the housekeeping team in maintaining high standards of hygiene in all areas of the Hospice
Undertake Housekeeping duties in all areas of the Hospice including the In-patient Unit, Day Hospice and Offices. Areas that are cleaned include bedded areas on the Inpatient Unit, sanitary areas, relative's room, corridors, entrances, offices, and small kitchens
Ensure all daily/weekly/monthly tasks are adhered to by organising and prioritising own workload.
This includes the following list of tasks which is not intended to be exhaustive
Daily:
Damp dusting, dry and damp mopping, vacuuming, emptying of bins, laundry, and proactive replenishing of stock, e.g. soap, paper towels
Weekly:
High level dusting, cleaning of skirting boards and windows
Monthly:
Curtain changing, cleaning tiles, using Rotary floor machine to scrub floors
Work cooperatively with other teams, particularly the nursing team, supporting different staff and volunteers in maintaining a clean and safe environment for all patients, staff, and visitors
To undertake any other tasks as required in assisting the housekeeping team under the direction and supervision of the Head Housekeeper
Be aware of the need for cost effectiveness and efficiency
Always maintain strict confidentiality
Attend meetings and take part in audit and quality initiatives as appropriate
To comply fully with all Hospice Health and Safety requirements and working practices
Undertake Mandatory training and other training pertinent to the role
To Participate in programmes of supervision and appraisals in place at the Hospice
The employee and employer share responsibility to review and amend this job description as appropriate
Overgate General Duties & Responsibilities
Overgate Hospice is a no smoking organisation
The employee must maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Overgate Hospices Health and Safety policies & abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)
The employee must attend annual mandatory training sessions
The employee must ensure that they comply with all Hospice policies and procedures at all times & participate in the development and implementation of Hospice policies
Employees must adhere to the Hospice's Standards of Behaviour Framework in all aspects of their work
Use all Hospice resources economically and cost effectively
Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk
All Hospice staff are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and well-being of children and adults at risk.
Familiarisation with and adherence to the Hospice safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training.
Valuing Diversity and Equality
All employees should carry out their duties in accordance with the values and principles of valuing diversity and equity of provision.
It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Hospice vision of promoting a positive attitude to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the Hospice's Equal Opportunities Policy.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience
Essential
Previous experience of cleaning in a workplace environment
Previous experience of Housekeeping in a clinical environment
Desirable
Basic awareness of COSHH regulations and Health and Safety
Skills/Abilities
Essential
Flexible approach to working hours
Courteous and professional approach to all work
Ability to work in a team which includes volunteers
Flexible and cooperative approach to work and working with colleagues
Personal Attributes
Essential
Good timekeeping
Resilient, calm, and professional under pressure
Self-motiva
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