Bank Housekeeper

Spire Washington is looking for a Housekeeper to carry out housekeeping duties throughout the hospital; on a Bank basis you will covering annual leave and sickness and also be called upon when cover is needed. 

• →Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospital in line with the housekeeping and infection control policy
• →Complete the cleaning schedules related to the shift, ensuring that rooms are ready for immediate occupation and public areas are clean
• →Keep in close contact with the Senior Housekeeper and report any concerns regarding housekeeping issues immediately
• →Work in close liaison with the clinical staff, understanding the special needs of the hospital on a day-to-day basis
• →Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the equipment provided, checking for faults and supply shortages and reporting them to the line manager
• →Compliance with all Health and Safety at Work regulations including COSHH
• →Work with guidance on moving and handling, as identified in corporate and local policy and discussed at Mandatory training sessions
• →Quality assurance and patient confidentiality must be maintained at all times

• Experience in a customer facing environment
• Previous housekeeping experience
• Experience working unsupervised and on own initiative, prioritising tasks
• A positive and flexible approach to customer service 
• Good communication skills
• Willing and able to complete mandatory training for COSSH, Manual Handling, Infection Control, food hygiene and Health & Safety in-house.