Housekeeper

Job description

Job summary

The role of Housekeeper isan opportunity to join a large team of dedicated staff. The role of ahousekeeper is essential in maintaining a clean and safe environment forpatients, staff and visitors. You would be involved in cleaning all areas ofthe hospital including areas which require specialist cleaning such astheatres, the hospital sterilisation unit and isolation rooms. The role isvaried and staff may be expected to work as part of a team or alone.

The cleaning serviceoperates 24/7 and uses a variety of different equipment both manual andmechanical.

All aspects of trainingwill be covered and you will be joining a supportive and friendly team whereall staff are valued for the contribution they make in maintaining highstandards of cleaning.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties General cleaning duties of all interior areas of thehospital including clinical, non- clinical and staff and public areas.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a largeacute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acuteservices to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to alarger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services fromthree sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and ourcaring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centredcare. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people towork with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin oureveryday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewiseaccreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible workingwithin our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring aDBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in SupportingInformation section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pay Band: 2

Hours: 20 hours per week 18:00-22:00 Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

Location / Department: Kidderminster Treatment centre, Housekeeping Department

Job Purpose: To assist in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors. To carry out general cleaning duties in all areas of the hospital and to apply specialist -cleaning methods using appropriate materials and equipment where necessary

Key Duties:

Clean allocated work area to the agreed standards and frequencies as detailed in work schedules

Carry our specialised cleaning tasks; including isolation rooms, theatres etc .to agree standards

To decontaminated rooms as requested using specialist hydrogen Peroxide Vapour equipment in line with IPCT guidelines. This will include recording information so that an accurate record of processes is maintained

Have the ability to follow instructions and to suggest changes in working practices

Use a two-way radio system as required

Undertake the safe removal of body fluids spillages in public and communal areas in line with IPCT guidelines

To act as a mentor for newly appointed staff, providing on job training and instruction

Occasional exposure to distressing circumstances e.g. vulnerable /aggressive patients

Always wear the correct PPE and in line with IPCT guidelines

To clean using the correct method, equipment and materials

Remove waste from work area and place at collection point in line with departmental procedures

To undertake the cleaning of all surface including edges, ledges fixtures and fittings

To undertake the cleaning of all hard and soft floors using the correct method and equipment.

To clean sanitary areas using the correct method and equipment

To carry out high- and low-level cleaning using the correct method and equipment

To Replenish supplies of paper hand towels, toilet rolls, soap, hand sanitizer and conditioner

Carry out specialised cleaning as specified by the housekeeping supervisor.

Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner and hazard warning signs are displayed

Adhere to the departmental colour coding policies and procedures

Use mechanical equipment as required

Report defective equipment to the housekeeping supervisor

Clean equipment after use

Use all cleaning chemicals in a safe and appropriate manner

Working at Heights is required

Cleaning of ventilations grilles and light fittings

Removal and cleaning of Radiators covers

Job description
Job responsibilities

Pay Band: 2

Hours: 20 hours per week 18:00-22:00 Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

Location / Department: Kidderminster Treatment centre, Housekeeping Department

Job Purpose: To assist in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors. To carry out general cleaning duties in all areas of the hospital and to apply specialist -cleaning methods using appropriate materials and equipment where necessary

Key Duties:

Clean allocated work area to the agreed standards and frequencies as detailed in work schedules

Carry our specialised cleaning tasks; including isolation rooms, theatres etc .to agree standards

To decontaminated rooms as requested using specialist hydrogen Peroxide Vapour equipment in line with IPCT guidelines. This will include recording information so that an accurate record of processes is maintained

Have the ability to follow instructions and to suggest changes in working practices

Use a two-way radio system as required

Undertake the safe removal of body fluids spillages in public and communal areas in line with IPCT guidelines

To act as a mentor for newly appointed staff, providing on job training and instruction

Occasional exposure to distressing circumstances e.g. vulnerable /aggressive patients

Always wear the correct PPE and in line with IPCT guidelines

To clean using the correct method, equipment and materials

Remove waste from work area and place at collection point in line with departmental procedures

To undertake the cleaning of all surface including edges, ledges fixtures and fittings

To undertake the cleaning of all hard and soft floors using the correct method and equipment.

To clean sanitary areas using the correct method and equipment

To carry out high- and low-level cleaning using the correct method and equipment

To Replenish supplies of paper hand towels, toilet rolls, soap, hand sanitizer and conditioner

Carry out specialised cleaning as specified by the housekeeping supervisor.

Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner and hazard warning signs are displayed

Adhere to the departmental colour coding policies and procedures

Use mechanical equipment as required

Report defective equipment to the housekeeping supervisor

Clean equipment after use

Use all cleaning chemicals in a safe and appropriate manner

Working at Heights is required

Cleaning of ventilations grilles and light fittings

Removal and cleaning of Radiators covers

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• General cleaning experience
• Knowledge of different cleaning chemicals
• Basic Health and safety

Desirable

• To have worked in a health care setting or similar environment
• Experience of using cleaning equipment

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• General cleaning experience
• Knowledge of different cleaning chemicals
• Basic Health and safety

Desirable

• To have worked in a health care setting or similar environment
• Experience of using cleaning equipment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

kidderminster Treatment centre

Bewdley road

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ

United Kingdom

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