Housekeeper (3-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Ashgate Hospicecare; Grassmoor; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashgate Hospicecare is seeking an experienced housekeeper to join our compassionate hospice housekeeping team in the North Derbyshire area. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff, aligning with our values of care, compassion, respect, and teamwork.

In this role you will clean patient rooms and clinical spaces, perform deep cleans after discharges, restock supplies and support colleagues with tasks like bed-making and floor care, while

Responsibilities

• Ensure all areas of the hospice are clean and hygienic, including patient rooms and public spaces.
• Carry out deep cleans after patient discharge and maintain hygiene standards.
• Restock supplies such as hand towels, soap, and toilet rolls.
• Assist colleagues with tasks like bed-making, curtain washing, and floor care.
• Follow safety guidelines to maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
• Engage respectfully with patients and visitors, offering support when needed.

Job description

Are you an experienced housekeeper looking for a rewarding role where your skills make a real difference? We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our hospice housekeeping team, to play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff., As a Housekeeper, you'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing the best care for our patients and their families. We pride ourselves on our values of care, compassion, respect, and teamwork. If your looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in a supportive and inclusive environment, this is the place for you.,

• Ensuring all areas of the hospice are clean and hygienic, including patient rooms, clinical spaces, and public areas.
• Carrying out deep cleans following patient discharge and maintaining hygiene standards throughout.
• Restocking supplies like hand towels, soap, and toilet rolls.
• Supporting your colleagues with tasks like bed-making, curtain washing, and floor care.
• Following all safety guidelines and contributing to a safe, welcoming environment for patients and visitors.
• Engaging respectfully with patients and visitors, offering support when needed.

Ashgate Hospice, based in North Derbyshire, offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with life-limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney, and lung conditions. Last year, we cared for over 2,400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed, managing their symptoms, and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards.

We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them, offering practical assistance and emotional support, including bereavement services. Were more than a care provider. Were a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK, and we continually invest in our services and workforce.

Hours: This is a position for a 24-hour contract. Working Monday Friday between 7.30am and 18.00pm and weekend hours between 7.30am and 16.30pm.