Housekeeper

Do you have a real passion for housekeeping and a fine eye for detail? If so, we would like to hear from you. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Housekeeper who shares our values to join our Housekeeping team. You will ensure that policies and procedures are rigorously adhered to including Health and Safety, COSHH and Control of Infection. You will also perform laundry duties ensuring all bed linen, curtains, screen curtains and if needed patients own personal laundry is washed, dried and ironed. Your role as a Housekeeper will involve use of mechanical equipment after thorough training such as vacuum cleaners, steamer cleaners and rotowash, ensuring that you clean and store equipment and materials correctly after use. Previous Housekeeping experience in high quality establishments is essential and you should have previous customer service experience and have knowledge of cleaning practices. Confidentiality and the, ability to work to high quality, To provide a high quality housekeeping and laundry service within St Lukes Hospice. Responsible for performing daily, weekly and periodic cleaning tasks as specified on work schedules. Removing rubbish, i.e. emptying bins, removal of clinical waste, bagging up rubbish in correct colour coded bag and taking to allocated collection points. Ensure that Policies and Procedures are rigorously adhered to including Health and Safety, COSHH and Control of Infection.

standards, are essential. You should also have good communication skills, a flexible attitude and be able to work as part of a team.

St Lukes is an organisation that is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of all those affected by a terminal illness in Sheffield. No patient or family is ever the same, and our journey with each individual is unique. Through the provision of high quality care, support, compassion and respect, we aim to improve the lives of these people at some of the most challenging times of their lives. Our values embody our way of working and they are Dignified, Compassionate, Inspired and Pioneering. Working for St Lukes offers a real opportunity to make a difference to local people.