Housekeeping Assistants

St Luke's Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to patients and their families during challenging times. We strive to create a comfortable and welcoming environment, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. We are currently seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Housekeeping Assistant to join our team. Our Housekeeping Assistants ensure a high standard of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety throughout the hospice. This role requires a responsible attitude, the ability to work unsupervised, and the development and maintenance of effective working relationships.,

• Cleanliness: Maintain all areas to the highest standards using appropriate infection control and disinfection procedures.


• Laundry: Ensure the efficient operation of the laundry with a focus on infection control.


• Equipment Maintenance: Keep equipment and materials clean and hygienic, reporting any health hazards.


• Supplies Management: Replenish disposable items as needed and report high usage or losses.


• Safety: Use correct warning signs during floor cleaning duties.


• Protective Measures: Properly use Personal Protective Equipment, colour coding systems, and waste management systems to minimise cross-contamination.


• Equipment Operation: Follow correct procedures for operating equipment and moving/handling to avoid injury and damage.


• Documentation: Complete all required checklists and documentation.


• Training: Attend relevant training sessions and staff meetings.


• Communication: Maintain good communication with all levels of staff and develop a cascade of information.


• Patient Interaction: Communicate politely and courteously with patients, their relatives, and visitors.


• Incident Reporting: Report incidents, accidents, and near misses using the hospice's reporting systems.


• Compliance: Adhere to the hospice's legal requirements related to Fire, Manual Handling, and Health and Safety, attending mandatory updates.


• Additional Duties: Perform any other duties as required by the Director of Clinical Services or Department Manager.
  
  General Housekeeping Experience


• Able to communicate effectively at all levels


• Basic IT Skills


• Self motivated and able to use initiative


• Ability to maintain high standards


• Flexible to work on an adhoc basis to cover absences