Housekeeping Assistant

Job Purpose

To work under the direction of the Nursing staff in order to support the provision of a range of services to patients receiving palliative care.

The Housekeeping Assistant will strive to maintain a safe and clean environment throughout the building.

Principal Activities/Main duties and Responsibilities

You will have a key role ensuring we deliver an excellent service to our service users, creating an inviting and pleasant environment.

You will:

• communicate with patients and visitors in a polite and courteous manner.
• Deliver housekeeping activities to the highest standard, ensuring that cleanliness levels are maintained across the Hospice
• Ensure safe and hygienic working practices are delivered
• Provide support with laundry duties, including distribution, washing, ironing, and preparation.
• Ensuring general waste, both clinical and recycling, is disposed of in accordance with the Waste Disposal Policy.
• Reporting any hazards or maintenance issues

See job description for futher details around the job role requirements.

If you have any questions in relation to the post please contact Ursula Reeve, Director of Patient Services.

To apply, please complete online application form.

Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] are equal opportunity employers and particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.

Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.

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