Bank Housekeeper / Cleaner

We are currently looking for experienced housekeepers or cleaners to join our bank team. Applicants must have experience of cleaning and maintaining a house domestically or experience in a commercial setting such as hospitality, charity or schools. You must have a positive work attitude, be able to work well independently and as part of a team.

Previous experience in a healthcare setting, a strong knowledge of infection control, health and safety practices and in using cleaning equipment would be an advantage, however full training will be provided.

Tasks include the day-to-day cleaning of Evora Hospice premises including the In-patient Unit, Day Hospice and Offices are carried out efficiently and effectively in accordance with agreed policies and procedures whilst ensuring high standards of practice are maintained.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks before any appointment is made and must be available to work mid-week shifts.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of cleaning and maintaining a house domestically or experience in a commercial setting such as hospitality, charity or schools
• Understanding of importance of high cleaning standards within a health care setting

• High attention to detail
• Can work to tight deadlines
• Be adaptable and flexible with a positive working attitude
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Good Communication skills (spoken and written English)
• Basic IT skills
• Have good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to remain professional at all times
• Ability to pick up shifts mid-week and at short notice

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in a health care environment
• Previous working knowledge of infection control
• Understanding of  Health & Safety and COSHH
• Experience in using cleaning equipment and materials