Housekeeping Assistant

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, volunteers and staff. Working as part of our Housekeeping Team, you will assist with cleaning and laundry services across the Hospice, ensuring high standards of hygiene and infection prevention are maintained at all times. This role is particularly suited to someone who takes pride in their work, can work independently when required, and understands the importance of creating a comfortable environment for people receiving specialist palliative and end-of-life care.,

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the Hospice in line with cleaning schedules and infection control procedures.
• Carry out housekeeping and laundry duties, ensuring linen is handled safely and appropriately.
• Safely use cleaning equipment and materials in accordance with Hospice policies and guidelines.
• Report maintenance issues, equipment defects and any concerns to the Housekeeping Team Leader.
• Accurately complete cleaning records and documentation as required.
• Support the safe handling and disposal of clinical and sanitary waste.
• Ensure stock levels of cleaning products are maintained and rotated appropriately.
• Help provide a welcoming and supportive environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.
  
  Barnsley Hospice is a charity providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care to hundreds of local people each year. Our focus is on helping people achieve the best possible quality of life while supporting those close to them throughout illness and bereavement.
By joining our team, you will help ensure that vital services continue to be available to people across the community.