This housekeeping post sits within the housekeeping team at St Michael's Hospice, a palliative care charity serving North Hampshire. The work covers domestic cleaning, linen service and catering support, held to a strict hygiene standard in a hospice setting. It runs on a two-week rota from 07.30 to 19.30, including weekends and bank holidays. Previous housekeeping experience is essential, and a DBS check and satisfactory references are needed before starting.
What the job involves
- Provide domestic cleaning to the highest hygiene standard
- Provide the linen service
- Provide catering support
- Support infection control practice and policy
- Help maintain patients' nutritional intake where needed
- Follow safe systems of work and keep a safe environment for colleagues, patients and visitors
- Engage with colleagues, patients, families, carers, volunteers and visitors
- Take part in service development and evaluation
- Complete statutory and mandatory training and staff appraisals
- Escalate urgent matters to the nurse in charge and report concerns, including safeguarding
- Work across departments and take on other duties as service needs require
What’s required
Qualifications
- Good general education
Experience
- Housekeeping experience
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of the nature of palliative care
- Good communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Understanding of COSHH guidelines
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check
- Satisfactory references
Other
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Efficient time management
- Respectful and supportive of colleagues
- Professional, friendly and positive nature
Nice to have
- Food & Hygiene Certificate
- Housekeeping experience in a healthcare environment
- Experience of working with volunteers
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
