CLEANING Undertake general cleaning duties of any areas within the Hospice building, as directed by the Operations Supervisor, to ensure that all areas are maintained in a clean and tidy condition. Carry out cleaning, washing, sweeping, polishing and dusting of designated areas, including bathrooms and toilets, and the cleaning of fixtures and fittings. Undertake the cleaning of floors and other surfaces using powered equipment including vacuum cleaners, floor polishers and powered carpet cleaning machines, for which training will be given as required. Always use warning signs when carrying out floor cleaning duties. Empty litter bins and remove general refuse from buildings to bins. Use chemical cleaning materials and polishers in accordance with published procedures and to follow the training and instruction given for their use. Participate in deep cleaning programme as directed by Operations Supervisor. Comply with specialised cleaning requirements in the appropriate areas, as instructed, to ensure a high degree of sterilisation and to minimise the possibility of cross infection. Be aware of colour coded system in operation through the Hospice. Ensure that all waste (including contaminated waste) is transferred to appropriate bins for collection. Replenish disposable items as required, reporting high usage or losses to the Operations Supervisor. Identify reduced stock levels of materials needed for cleaning programme to Operations Supervisor. Work as part of a team to ensure that cleaning programme is completed. Attend team meetings scheduled by the Operations Supervisor/Finance & Operations Manager Ordering of stores as directed by Operations Supervisor Receipt & checking of deliveries of stores as directed by Operations Supervisor. HEALTH AND SAFETY SPECIFIC DUTIES Carry out duties using safe and appropriate working practice, according to statutory regulations and guidelines, to ensure the safety of self, other staff, patients and visitors. Identify to the Operations Supervisor/Finance & Operations Manager working environments or practices that involve risk or are unsafe, and adhere to recommended actions as a result of completed risk assessments. Ensure that all hazardous substances are stored according to COSHH regulations. Wear specified protective clothing as necessary to perform duties. Report any faults to the Operations Supervisor/Finance & Operations Manager immediately. Attend mandatory health and safety training, e.g. manual handling, infection control, COSHH, fire safety, lone worker, and any other training required to ensure safe working practice. LAUNDRY Undertake, as appropriate, laundry service so as to ensure clean linen and staff uniforms are available as required. Operate laundry equipment, minimising risk of cross infection or contamination. Ensure all linen cupboards are kept appropriately stocked at all times. Participate in stock takes and audit of laundry, as directed by the Operations Supervisor. Ensure that patients personal laundry is completed and returned to patients as soon as possible, where patients carers are unable to do this.