Hospital Housekeeper

☞ Your World Recruitment Group

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Dorchester South West

Category: Health / Medical Care

Industry: Hospitals Health Care

Position: Entry level

Job type: Contract

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Your World Healthcare is a leading specialist healthcare recruitment agency, placing a range of healthcare professionals including Non-Clinical and Clinical positions.HousekeeperLocation: Dorchester, DorsetJob Type: TemporaryDuration of booking: No end date given at this stageProposed start date: ASAPSector: HealthcareBase:HospitalBand: 2Pay RatesPay Rates:Day Rate Working any hours Monday to Friday 6am-8pm: £10.69 paye inclusive of holiday payNight and Saturday Rates Monday to Friday working any hours between 8pm-6am: £13.89 paye inclusive of holiday paySunday and Bank Holidays: £17.10 Paye inclusive of holiday payWorking Days And HoursThe shifts are as follows:06:00 -14:00 Monday – Friday06:00 – 14:00 Wednesday – Sunday14:00 – 22:00 Monday – FridayJob SummaryThe main function of this post is to participate in maintaining levels of cleanliness throughout a designated area within the Trust.Duties
  • To ensure that the ward and area you are assigned to is cleaned in accordance with the work schedule for that area
  • To work with your supervisor and other staff groups when the work schedule for your assigned area is to be reviewed
  • Staff must prioritise their own workload whilst giving consideration to any variation in ward or departmental routine, where appropriate
  • Wash and dry patients’ water jugs and glasses in accordance with agreed procedures
  • Undertake specialist cleaning as required under the guidance of the Domestic Supervisor and/or Nurse in Charge
  • To ensure all the cleaning materials and disposables are used economically and that only chemicals provided by the Trust are used in accordance with your training.
  • To be responsible for ensuring that all the equipment and cleaning materials used are stored securely and safely in your work area.
  • To ensure that whilst carrying out your duties the correct colour coded equipment is used.
  • Ensure all cleaning equipment and trolleys are cleaning properly at the end of each shift and are stored in line with Cleaning Cupboard Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
  • To use machinery/equipment in accordance to your training to prevent endangering yourself and others. Including;
    • Reporting faults
    • Keeping equipment clean
    • Replenishing vacuum cleaner bags as required
    • Using the equipment for the purpose it was built for
    • Complying with health and safety regulations by ensuring safety signs are displayed whilst working and removed once the area of work is clean and dry
  • To ensure that all waste is disposed of in accordance to department protocol and Trust waste policy
  • To ensure that you inform your supervisor if there are any problems which may have a detrimental effect on your ability to clean areas properly
Person specificationEducation criteria
  • Education to GCSE level Grade C or above or its equivalent
Training criteria
  • Non-Patient Manual Handling
  • Infection Control
  • Health and safety and COSSH
Experience Criteria
  • Previous experience in a Hospital environment.
  • Evidence of ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Evidence of working with IT systems and processes
Skills And Competencies Criteria
  • Demonstrate an understanding of team working
  • Competent to operate cleaning equipment
  • Competent in following work schedules and maintaining accurate documentation
  • Evidence of good communication skills
  • Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
  • Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
QuestionsDo you have experience working as a Cleaner in the NHS or Healthcare sector?Do you have experience working as a Cleaner?Are you available to work 06:00 -14:00 Monday – Friday, 06:00 – 14:00 Wednesday – Sunday or 14:00 – 22:00 Monday – Friday?Are you looking for temporary work?Do you meet the criteria above and available to start immediately?We are an equal opportunities employerTo discuss this opportunity in more detail, contact the Non-Clinical Recruitment team at Your World Healthcare on 02037515840
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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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