Housekeeper


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£12.21
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Lichfield, WS14 9LH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Aug 2026
Closing date:	16 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Activities: Complete housekeeping duties using the cleaning materials and equipment as trained, ensuring health and safety aspects are taken into consideration. Report any faults with materials or equipment immediately to Ward Manager or in their absence, to the person in charge. Cleaning of patient bedrooms and ensuites Cleaning toilets/bathrooms/kitchen areas Cleaning office accommodation Vacuuming, dusting, emptying bins, checking sinks, cleaning phones Cleaning common corridors Vacuuming, dusting, cleaning skirting boards, window cleaning. Cleaning specialist areas (as required) Barrier cleaning within infection control guidelines Preparing patient trays e.g. for dining, water, beakers Washing up (using dishwasher) and putting away Floor cleaning - Carpets - Hard Floors (Using industrial equipment). Waste removal both general, food and clinical where applicable Laundry - Washing/Ironing - Putting personal/hospice clothing/bedding into storage. Covering other areas of need as required Report accidents, incidents and near misses and security concerns without any delay as per policy to the unit managers or person in charge Take reasonable care for own health and safety and that of anyone who may be affected by any acts and omissions on the post holders behalf. Standards To maintain the agreed cleaning standards of the unit/department area and be responsible for the cleaning of resident areas, clinical areas (including the clean and dirty utility rooms), unit offices/rest rooms, resident lounges, bathrooms, toilets and all furniture, equipment, fixtures and fittings therein. Supporting voluntary helpers supporting the Housekeeping Team Reporting all faulty equipment to the Facilities/ Nurse in Charge/Stewards as appropriate Liaising with nursing staff about the needs of patients as required Undertaking any other duties as may reasonably be requested by management Adhering to health and safety regulations, infection control protocols, and proper use of cleaning chemicals Other: To respect patient and staff confidentiality To undertake all mandatory training and updates Following infection control procedures and policies as they apply to the Housekeeping Services Department To follow agreed cleaning protocols To be aware of and follow Health & Safety and other relevant Hospice policy and procedures To actively support the timely ordering and cost-effective use of cleaning materials and housekeeping supplies Be aware of and follow COSHH regulations

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