Housekeeper - Emergency Department

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a housekeeper in ED  within the emergency care division,

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individual. You will need to be innovative and adaptable, and be a positive member of our busy team. Be flexible and able to work within other area’s if needed.

The position involves ensuring that the cleaning, catering, laundry, supplies and maintenance levels are sufficient in the clinical area to meet the needs of the patient, The role also consists of liaising with patients relatives and multi disciplinary teams across the trust so communication and good I.T skills are a must.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will posses

• Ability to communicate on all levels and work as a team
• Excellent organization and co-ordinating skills
• Be able to work independently and prioritise work
• adhere to trust values and behaviours

If you feel ready for a challenge this could be the job for you!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team. He/she will be responsible for the coordination of all patient non clinical facilities/services in the ward area and for ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

The main elements of the role are, ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering, linen, minor maintenance, equipment maintenance, health and safety, supplies, infection control, customer care, together with other specified tasks to meet patient needs, as agreed with the ward manager/matron. The post holder will be required to work closely with contractors and support services. He/she will monitor quality standards and arrange for deficiencies to be rectified. SERVICE DELIVERY-11 Standards Cleaning  To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards in the department  To ensure staff carry out cleaning tasks.  To carry out spot cleaning to ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently.  To ensure general and specialist medical equipment is cleaned as per cleaning policy.  To ensure the department is safe and tidy at all times.  To identify any problems with cleanliness and report to the Divisional Supervisor.  To ensure specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings.  To ensure isolation nursing areas are cleaned appropriately. Catering  To ensure that light refreshments are available for patients if required.  To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks (e.g., toast) as requested  To assist nursing staff with hot/cold beverages including appropriate trolley/equipment.  To ensure all food and beverages are served in a timely manner.  To ensure a pleasant environment for patients is maintained at all times.  To take responsibility for the ward/department kitchen, ensuring it is clean at all times.  To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly as per policy  To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise. Linen  Ensure there is enough clean linen in the department.  Communicate with linen services as the need arises to resolve any problem.