Housekeeping Assistant (Bank)

To work as part of a team providing a high quality housekeeping service to patients, consultants and staff. Ensure that all required cleaning tasks are completed, as required by the shift. This may include washing, vacuuming, cleaning, polishing, dusting and sweeping. Ensure that all areas of the hospital are presented to a high standard for patients and visitors.

You will be required to work flexibility with our housekeeping department in a variety of duties within the role to ensure that all areas of the hospital are presented to a high standard for patients and visitors.

You will be able to identify potential hazards in the workplace and have the confidence to act upon these effectively and be able to work on own initiative following agreed policies and procedures.

Main purpose of the

To maintain a safe and healthy environment by

delivering cleaning, catering and minor maintenance services, together with

other specified tasks to meet the needs of the staff and patients of the

Hospital.

Main duties and

Complete a range of cleaning tasks

efficiently and to a high standard within bedrooms, bathrooms, offices and

communal space as directed by the Housekeeping Supervisor.

Carry out daily & weekly

cleaning duties in line with agreed timescales and standards.

Replenish all hand towels, toilet

rolls, soap etc as wand when required

To operate all mechanical equipment

i.e. floor cleaning machines, steam cleaners and vacuum systems in line with

safer operating instructions

Contribute to the maintenance of

the fabric of the building by reporting any defects and faults to ensure a safe

working environment.

Maintain & replenish stock and

ensure that equipment is clean & well maintained

To take responsibility for the safe

storage of all cleaning products and materials, ensuring all hazardous

chemicals are stored securely.

Waste - To empty and remove all domestic

and recyclable waste ensuring waste segregation and identification process are

followed at all times

be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others whilst

at work, including colleagues, residents and visitors to the Home and for

alerting the officers responsible to any hazards or potential risks to health

and safety.

be fully conversant with the HMT policies relating to Safeguarding of

Vulnerable Adults and Whistleblowing.

ensure compliance with the HMT Information Governance Policy and GDPR,

maintaining an appropriate level of confidentiality around issues that may be

personal or commercially sensitive.

ensure compliance with National and local Infection Prevention and Control

guidance and policies

and maintaining positive working relationships both with colleagues, residents,

visitors and other health professionals and agencies.

To act as an ambassador for the HMT company Vision. Ethos and Values.

To promote equality and diversity at all times and across all work

activities, with an emphasis on protected characteristics and promoting

Fairness, Respect, Equality, Dignity and Autonomy (FREDA)

To

adhere to HMT policies and procedures.

Attend

mandatory training days / courses, on or off site, as per contractual agreement

and role requirement

To

undertake any other duties and accountabilities which would be lawful,

reasonable and appropriate to the role

At HMT Sancta Maria Hospital youll have the opportunity to be part of a developed workforce which has the appropriate time to care for their patients. We want our people to be skilled, motivated, informed and engaged to perform their roles to the highest standard. Once youre part of our team, well also be working with you to ensure that the work you do with us remains challenging and engaging throughout your career as you develop and progress.

Benefits include

Application

HMT reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.

Aptitude and Abilities

Qualifications

Essential: - Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable: - NVQ or equivalent in cleaning and support services

Experience

Essential: - Good communication skills; - Have a good understanding of the English language both spoken and written; - Good customer care skills

Desirable: - Previous experience of working in a housekeeping/domestic role; - Previous experience of working in a Healthcare environment