Housekeeping Assistant | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and motivated housekeeper to work in our hospital. We are interested in hearing from individuals who are willing to work hard within a strong, friendly team. They will be required to provide a key service within the hospital for both staff and patients. The post holders will be responsible for ensuring that the environment are of a high standards and needs of the patients and visitors. The main focus of the post holder is to facilitate the maintenance of a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients. They will work with the ward-based team to ensure patient safety privacy and dignity and courtesy in accordance with Trust values. This is a challenging but rewarding job and would be ideally suited to motivated team players. Housekeeping experience within healthcare and knowledge of COSHH, BICs, Colour coding and infection control is desirable though this is not essential, as full training will be given. The recruitment process will include a Maths and English assessment, in order to progress to interview you will need to pass this test. Please note that we are currently offering with this role a shift pattern of 9:00am to 5.00pm and 2.00pm to 10.00pm alternating weeks. You will be working Monday to Sunday, 5 days out of 7 days. The housekeeping team at Heatherwood hospital are part of the hotel services department and the Estates and Facilities directorate. The team is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all the hospital areas. The housekeepers are valued support members helping to ensure that the wards are pleasant for the all patients and staff. As part of our facilities team, you'll play a vital role in keeping our hospital clean, safe and welcoming for patients, visitors and staff. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo As a valued member of our housekeeping team, your duties will include:

• Cleaning and maintaining all areas of the hospital, including patient rooms, bathrooms, offices and communal spaces.
• Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and buffing floors using appropriate machinery.
• Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures, skirting boards, window ledges and equipment.
• Collecting and disposing of rubbish, clinical waste and recycling in accordance with Trust policy.
• Replenishing consumables such as soap, hand towels and toilet tissue.
• Ensuring cleaning equipment is kept in a clean and safe condition, and reporting any faults promptly.
• Assisting with curtain changes and deep cleans as required.
• Supporting catering duties where needed, including preparing and serving patient breakfasts and drinks, and assisting with meal orders when required.
• Maintaining confidentiality and showing respect and compassion to patients at all times.