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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Other:

• Support the supervisor on a day to day basis
• Support the induction and training of other employees
• Comment on Housekeeping policies and procedures
• Work in a team of housekeeping staff as required, assisting with training and guidance
• Complete own timesheets
• Respond to tasks that may arise in an emergency and times of staff shortage
• Flexible working within a team
• Monitor and maintain stock levels, including keeping appropriate records
• Take part in cleanliness audits and follow up action as required
• Take a personal duty of care for all equipment that is used on a day to day basis as part of the role
• Report any misuse of, or faulty equipment to the appropriate person
• The post holder may be expected to open and lock buildings and set alarms ensuring our premises are secure at the end of the day.
• The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding and share the Mission, Values and Behaviours of the Trust which defines our culture. All staff are required to promote and adhere to these
•  Responsible for promoting a positive work culture.
• Responsible for maintaining own core competences and CPD register along with supporting department wide training and development needs.

Systems and equipment (non-exhaustive):

Floor scrubber
Rotowash
Buffer
Vacuum cleaner
Steamers

Decisions and judgements:

• The postholder does not have any responsibility for staff
• The postholder will be responsible for organising their work to ensure that all tasks are completed
• The postholder will work within established procedures/practices with supervision available for reference
• The postholder will follow policies in own role and may be required to comment, but has no responsibility for service development
• The postholder will be required to assess situations that present themselves and determine an appropriate course of action from a choice of options, eg fault finding on equipment such as a vacuum cleaner

Communication and relationships:

• Assist with induction and training of new starters, apprentices, trainees, work colleagues, managers, contractors (in line with the level of role, training and experience)
• The postholder will provide general non-clinical advice, guidance, or ancillary services directly to patients, clients, relatives or carers
• Communicate with patients, on a regular basis, some of whom may have communication difficulties

Physical demands of the job:

• The postholder will be required to use equipment essential to the role, eg floor scrubbing equipment
• Physical effort required for the role will be moderate for several short periods during a shift

Most challenging/difficult parts of the job:

• The postholder will encounter some exposure to hazards during the working shift
• The postholder may occasionally be exposed to emotional or distressing circumstances, eg deaths on wards