We currently have the opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Housekeeping assistant to join our bank team at Sancta Maria Hospital, Swansea
As a not-for-profit organisation, we are passionate about putting the patient first and we are committed to developing a five-star hospital which will set new standards in clinical care and patient experience in South West Wales.
This is an exciting time to be a part of the team as we continue to grow our state-of-the-art private hospital and facilities situated in the SA1 area of Swansea.
Main duties of the job
Skills
To work as part of a team providing a high quality housekeeping service to patients, consultants and staff. Ensure that all required cleaning tasks are completed, as required by the shift. This may include washing, vacuuming, cleaning, polishing, dusting and sweeping. Ensure that all areas of the hospital are presented to a high standard for patients and visitors.
You will be required to work flexibility with our housekeeping department in a variety of duties within the role to ensure that all areas of the hospital are presented to a high standard for patients and visitors.
You will be able to identify potential hazards in the workplace and have the confidence to act upon these effectively and be able to work on own initiative following agreed policies and procedures.
About us
At HMT Sancta Maria Hospital youll have the opportunity to be part of a developed workforce which has the appropriate time to care for their patients. We want our people to be skilled, motivated, informed and engaged to perform their roles to the highest standard. Once youre part of our team, well also be working with you to ensure that the work you do with us remains challenging and engaging throughout your career as you develop and progress.
Benefits include:
* Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
* Quality work environment
* Employee Assistant Programme
Application
HMT reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.
Job responsibilities
Main purpose of therole:
To maintain a safe and healthy environment bydelivering cleaning, catering and minor maintenance services, together withother specified tasks to meet the needs of the staff and patients of theHospital.
Main duties andresponsibilities:
Complete a range of cleaning tasksefficiently and to a high standard within bedrooms, bathrooms, offices andcommunal space as directed by the Housekeeping Supervisor.
Carry out daily & weeklycleaning duties in line with agreed timescales and standards.
Replenish all hand towels, toiletrolls, soap etc as wand when required
To operate all mechanical equipmenti.e. floor cleaning machines, steam cleaners and vacuum systems in line withsafer operating instructions
Contribute to the maintenance ofthe fabric of the building by reporting any defects and faults to ensure a safeworking environment.
Maintain & replenish stock andensure that equipment is clean & well maintained
To take responsibility for the safestorage of all cleaning products and materials, ensuring all hazardouschemicals are stored securely.
Waste - To empty and remove all domesticand recyclable waste ensuring waste segregation and identification process arefollowed at all times
General Responsibilities
Tobe responsible for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others whilstat work, including colleagues, residents and visitors to the Home and foralerting the officers responsible to any hazards or potential risks to healthand safety.
Tobe fully conversant with the HMT policies relating to Safeguarding ofVulnerable Adults and Whistleblowing.
Toensure compliance with the HMT Information Governance Policy and GDPR,maintaining an appropriate level of confidentiality around issues that may bepersonal or commercially sensitive.
Toensure compliance with National and local Infection Prevention and Controlguidance and policies
Establishingand maintaining positive working relationships both with colleagues, residents,visitors and other health professionals and agencies.
To act as an ambassador for the HMT company Vision. Ethos and Values.
To promote equality and diversity at all times and across all workactivities, with an emphasis on protected characteristics and promotingFairness, Respect, Equality, Dignity and Autonomy (FREDA)
Toadhere to HMT policies and procedures.
Attendmandatory training days / courses, on or off site, as per contractual agreementand role requirement
Toundertake any other duties and accountabilities which would be lawful,reasonable and appropriate to the role
Person Specification
Aptitude and Abilities
* Able to identify potential hazards in the workplace and have the confidence to act upon these effectively
* Ability to work on own initiative following agreed policies and procedures
* Presentable and approachable
* Flexible to changes in routine or work environment
* Able to take and follow verbal instructions to react to changing circumstances
Qualifications
* Basic literacy and numeracy skills
* NVQ or equivalent in cleaning and support services
Experience
* Have a good understanding of the English language both spoken and written
* Good customer care skills
* Previous experience of working in a housekeeping/domestic role
* Previous experience of working in a Healthcare 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.
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