Job summary
East Cheshire Hospice is a centre of excellence providing specialist palliative care to patients with life limiting conditions.
We are looking for a Housekeeping Assistant to join our Facilities Team. You will play a big part in helping us make East Cheshire Hospice, both warm and welcoming.
Main duties of the job
We will look to you to maintain our high standards of cleanliness in all areas of the hospice, contributing towards safety for our, patients staff and visitors
About us
East Cheshire Hospice has been caring for people living with life-limiting illnesses since 1988.
We put our patients, their carers or families at the centre of everything we do, and our expert medical treatment is only the start of the holistic care we provide.
Our Hospice is a warm and welcoming place for everyone, no matter their background or beliefs. We provide compassionate care in a peaceful, supportive environment, where every individual is treated with dignity, kindness and respect.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The main purpose of the role is to maintain high standards of cleanliness within the hospice environment, undertaking cleaning duties as directed. To also undertake laundry and aftercare of laundry to a high standard.
Duties
- To be responsible for delivering the specified standards of cleanliness in all clinical/ non-clinical areas as directed
- Responsible for the day-to-day cleaning of the building and equipment according to the agreed schedule/ standards.
- To be responsible for ensuring that all cleaning materials are correctly stored and used in accordance with C.O.S.H.H regulations.
- To undertake all laundry work washing, drying, ironing and pressing and sorting of all laundry as requested.
- To adhere to strict infection control procedures and adhere to laundry guidelines, making certain that protective clothing and disposable gloves are worn at all times when dealing with soiled and used laundry.
- Responsible for reporting immediately any faults, defects or dangerous practices which may constitute a hazard to health and safety.
- To ensure that all work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
- Attend all mandatory training courses as required.
- To continuously seek to maintain and improve own level of skills and undertake learning and development as appropriate.
- Undertake other duties as may be required and which are commensurate with the post and grade.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Working in a healthcare environment in a support service role.
- Good knowledge of Health and Safety regarding the safe use of cleaning materials and chemicals.
- Experience cleaning in an institution or facility.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Smart and clean appearance.
- Willing to work as part of a team.
- A proactive approach in problem solving.
- Understanding of and have the ability to work in a hospice environment.
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
East Cheshire Hospice
Address
Millbank Drive
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 3DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastcheshirehospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
