Full Time Housekeeper

Job Description

Are you looking for a new challenge For a rewarding job where you have the opportunity to make a real difference Would you like to contribute to the greater good of the healthcare field If so then we would love to hear from you!A new opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeper to join the Medirest family. We are looking for new members to join our highly dedicated team, who deliver outstanding cleaning services for patients, visitors and staff of the hospital.As a Housekeeper, you will play a vital role in infection control that is needed to keep the hospital operating and doing what it does best. Without the Housekeepers the hospital wouldn"t be able to deliver its lifechanging medical services. Believe us whenwe say, this isn"t just any cleaning and catering job, this is a cleaning and catering job which will make a real difference What well give: £9.65 per hour, 37.5 hours per weekWe ensure you"re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury"s, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways programme
• Compass exclusive offers on PerksAtWork

What you"ll be doing Housekeeper

• High and low dusting, mopping, wiping and scrubbing surfaces.
• Cleaning of wards, side rooms, toilets, showers, infected and public areas.
• Ensure rubbish bins are maintained and removed when full.
• Maintain high hospital standards by ensuring all areas are clean, presentable and safe for visitors by following the required policies and procedures.
• Use equipment in accordance with the role following all Health & Safety guidelines.
• Provide menus, take orders from patients and support with all dietary and allergen queries.
• Prepare and deliver all refreshments and meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
• Clear down ward areas and wash up dirty dishes ensuring that the kitchen is fully prepared for next service.
• Liaise with ward staff to ensure patients" needs are met in a timely manner.
• Offer a great customer service by always putting the patient first.

Who you are Housekeeper

• Passionate about patient care, with the ability tocommunicate effectively with patients, visitors and healthcare staff.
• Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a teamwith a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business.
• Confident working in a hospital environment and aware at times you willcome in contact withpatients that are particularly unwell or showing signs of distress.
• It doesnt matter if youve never worked as aHousekeeper before. What does matter to us the most, is taking pride in what you do and a willingness to learn and go the extra mile forour patients.
• This position is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check; costs met by the employer.