Department

Reporting to Front of House Supervisor / Head of Facilities and Estates

Responsible for (e’ees) None

Salary grade

Hours of work 9am-1pm with no break

Criminal Record Disclosure required (DBS)

None ☐ Basic ☐ Standard ☐

Enhanced ☒

Our Vision

We will support you and those important to you to live well towards the end of life by giving compassion, hope and quality of care.

Our Mission

We want to make a positive difference to the experience of everybody in our community who faces death or bereavement by offering choice and support through our expert care, knowledge and understanding.

Our Values

Our values define who we are and how we act. We are:

Nurturing: We care for whole families and each other.

Professional: We strive for excellence, learn from our mistakes and celebrate success.

Unified: We work as one team with one vision.

Transparent: We act with integrity and honesty at all times.

Empowering: We encourage innovation, support personal and organisational development.

Job DescriptionHousekeeping Assistant (Weekend)

JOB PURPOSE

To provide a high standard of cleaning in bedrooms and communal areas working within designated areas.

MAIN DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To clean patient bedrooms: emptying bins, vacuuming and mopping floors, dusting and polishing furniture, cleaning sinks, mirrors etc

To clean bathrooms, toilet areas

To clean windows

To report any repairs to the maintenance department

To work within infection control guidelines

To adhere to health and safety guidelines and prevention

To attend mandatory training sessions, i.e. fire seminar, etc

To undertake any other tasks requested by the Supervisor or Facilities Manager

Employee’s Signature Date

Line Manager’s Signature Date

(Please return both copies of the signed Job Description to Human Resources)

This is an outline job description designed to give an overview of the responsibilities of the role. We expect the job holder will work flexibly, responding to organisational need

and changes as they occur. You will also contribute to the wider corporate and organisation needs of St Peter & St James Hospice such as supporting our fundraising

efforts.

JOB DESCRIPTION ADDENDUM

Policies and Procedures

In addition to your professional code of conduct, you must familiarise yourself with, and adhere to St Peter & St James policies and procedures, which can be found on the Shared Directory.

You have a duty to undertake relevant compulsory training, (including e-learning modules) as required in order to fulfil the requirements of your post and comply with statutory regulations.

If you manage staff and/or volunteers it is your responsibility to ensure that your team are made aware of and understand the policies and procedures relevant to their work, and are compliant with compulsory training requirements.

Information Governance and Confidentiality

Employment by St Peter & St James often involves access to personal information relating to patients, carers, staff, volunteers and supporters. This information is confidential and must not be disclosed to anybody, other than when acting in an official capacity. Non authorised use, access of records or disclosure of personal or confidential information is a dismissible offence, and in the case of computerised information could result in prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1998.

Safeguarding and Mental Capacity Act

All employees have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of adults. It is essential that all safeguarding concerns are recognised and acted on appropriately in line with the policies and training. You must ensure you always act in the best interests of any person lacking mental capacity.

Health and Safety at Work Act

You have personal responsibility to take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. Please ensure that you observe all Health and Safety procedures, and carry out your work as instructed. Infection control

All employees have personal responsibility for Infection Prevention and Control practice. You should ensure you are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant Infection Control policies and training for minimising the risk of avoidable ‘Health Care Associated Infection’.

Conduct

Employees are ambassadors for St Peter & St James, each responsible for promoting, maintaining and upholding the reputation of St Peter & St James at all times in line with our values.

Housekeeping Assistant (Weekend)Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and TrainingEssential Desirable

Knowledge, Skills, Ability and ExperienceEssential Desirable

Organised and able to work to deadlines Good literacy and numeracy skills Flexible in working arrangements

Attitudes and Personal AttributesEssential Desirable