Housekeeping Assistant

Housekeeping Assistant Pay Band 2 37.5 hours per week Permanent Alexandra Hospital, Housekeeping Accountable to Facilities Manager Reports to Housekeeping Supervisor Key Working Relationships/Ward and Departmental staff, patients and visitors. Risk Assessment Job Purpose To assist in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors. To carry out general cleaning duties in all areas of the hospital and to apply specialist-cleaning methods using appropriate materials and equipment where necessary.

• Clean allocated work area to the agreed standards and frequencies as detailed in work schedules
• Carry our specialised cleaning tasks, including isolation rooms, theatres etc. to agreed standards.
• Have the ability to follow instructions and to suggest changes in working practices
• To act as a mentor for newly appointed staff, providing on job training and instruction
• Occasional exposure to distressing circumstances e.g. vulnerable/aggressive patients
• Wear the correct PPE and in line with IPCT guidelines
• To clean using the correct method, equipment and materials.
• To undertake the cleaning of all surfaces including edges, ledges, fixtures and fittings.
• To undertake the cleaning of all hard and soft floors using the correct method and equipment.
• To clean sanitary areas using the correct method and equipment.
• To replenish supplies of paper hand towels, toilet rolls, soap, hand sanitizer and hand conditioner.
• Collect patient water jugs and glasses, refill and redistribute.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner and hazard warning signs are displayed.
• Adhere to the departmental colour coding policy.
• Comply with the Trust Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Report defective equipment to the housekeeping supervisor.
• Clean equipment after use
• Use all cleaning chemicals in a safe and appropriate manner

We are committed to delivering outstanding care and creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and supported. We seek individuals who share our purpose of helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives, and who are motivated by our mission to be the best team we can be. You will be expected to uphold our values by communicating openly, acting with kindness, showing respect for others and taking responsibility for your actions.

These values guide how we work together and continually improve the care we provide. Our values are Being open and honest we all communicate clearly and honestly, asking for help when we need it, and making it easier for the people around us to share ideas and concerns. Ensuring people feel cared for we all take responsibility for actively supporting and nurturing a kind and compassionate environment for ourselves and others.

Showing respect for everyone we all act with consideration and fairness, valuing each other as individuals and appreciating our different perspectives.

The purpose of this post should remain constant, but the duties and responsibilities may vary over time within the overall role and level of the post. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any such changes will be made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs. Competence The post holder is responsible for limiting their actions to those which they feel competent to undertake.

If the post holder has any doubts as to their competence during the course of their duties, then they should immediately speak to their line manager or supervisor. Codes of conduct All employees of the Trust who are required to be registered with a professional body, to enable them to practise within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration.

Those staff that are not required to be registered with a professional body are required to comply with the Trusts codes of conduct. Confidentiality The post holder must maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of information relating to patients, staff and other Health Service business. Health and Safety Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) and all relevant Trust Health and Safety Policies and Guidance.

This ensures that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors to the Trust. Infection Control Employees must accept personal responsibility and accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practice. Employees should ensure they are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant Infection Control policies for minimising the risk of avoidable Health Care Associated Infection.

All Employees must undertake annual mandatory updates in Infection Control. Commitment to Improvement Our improvement methodology supports delivery of our strategic objectives by equipping teams…