Housekeeping Assistant

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and motivated housekeeper to work in our hospital. We are interested in hearing from individuals who are willing to work hard within a strong, friendly team. They will be required to provide a key service within the hospital for both staff and patients.

The post holders will be responsible for ensuring that the environment are of a high standards and needs of the patients and visitors. The main focus of the post holder is to facilitate the maintenance of a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients. They will work with the ward-based team to ensure patient safety privacy and dignity and courtesy in accordance with Trust values.

This is a challenging but rewarding job and would be ideally suited to motivated team players. Housekeeping experience within healthcare and knowledge of COSHH, BICs, Colour coding and infection control is desirable though this is not essential, as full training will be given.

The recruitment process will include a Maths and English assessment, in order to progress to interview you will need to pass this test.

Please note that we are currently offering with this role a shift pattern of 9:00am to 5.00pm and 2.00pm to 10.00pm alternating weeks. You will be working Monday to Sunday, 5 days out of 7 days.

Main duties of the job

The housekeeping team at Heatherwood hospital are part of the hotel services department and the Estates and Facilities directorate. The team is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all the hospital areas. The housekeepers are valued support members helping to ensure that the wards are pleasant for the all patients and staff.

As part of our facilities team, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our hospital clean, safe and welcoming for patients, visitors and staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a valued member of our housekeeping team, your duties will include:

• Cleaning and maintaining all areas of the hospital, including patient rooms, bathrooms, offices and communal spaces.
• Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and buffing floors using appropriate machinery.
• Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures, skirting boards, window ledges and equipment.
• Collecting and disposing of rubbish, clinical waste and recycling in accordance with Trust policy.
• Replenishing consumables such as soap, hand towels and toilet tissue.
• Ensuring cleaning equipment is kept in a clean and safe condition, and reporting any faults promptly.
• Assisting with curtain changes and deep cleans as required.
• Supporting catering duties where needed, including preparing and serving patient breakfasts and drinks, and assisting with meal orders when required.
• Maintaining confidentiality and showing respect and compassion to patients at all times.

Please see job description and person specification for further information.

Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

Apply today and help us keep our hospital a clean, safe and welcoming place for everyone.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.