Housekeeper - ward B

Job overview

We wish to appoint a housekeeper to join our 22 bedded ward  within the Division of Specialist Services, who has a 'can-do' approach, enthusiasm, high standards and understands the importance of a clean, well organised, equipped clinical area.

The post is  on a permanent basis for 30 hours per week with a shift pattern of Monday to Sunday

Please note candidates will be required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage.

This vacancy may close earlier than the specified closing date if a high level of suitable applications are received.

If you wish to be considered for the position available please click apply now to complete an application form.

Main duties of the job

The Post Holder will be responsible for maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness on the ward, maintaining stock levels and completing regular stock-take audits, ordering Ward supplies, providing refreshments to post-op patients, Daily/weekly checks as per infection control guidelines.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key results from the job holder

• Cleaning tasks/ Duties
• Assists in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward ensuring general and specialist equipment are cleaned as policy.
• Ensure the ward is safe and tidy at all times by dealing swiftly with spillages and removing clutter. Checking that notices/boards are tidy, and that signage meets the required standard.
• Maintain the upkeep of patients’ bed areas ensuring specialist cleaning of surfaces, furnishings and isolation nursing areas are cleaned appropriately.
• Ensure the areas where food and beverages are served are clean and pleasant
• Respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out household duties and also maintaining the safety of patient’s property and belongings.

Planning and Organisational Duties

Patient Task/ Duties

• Assist the patients to order food ensuring special requirements are taken into account so that dietary needs are met.
• Ensure that patients are given hand-washing facilities before serving food and beverages to the
• Prepare and serve hot and cold drinks and food as requested co-ordinating extra.
• Serve meals in conjunction with the Nursing Team ensuring patients intake is known and checking all food and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations. Matron Ward Manager Sister / Senior Staff Nurse Assistant Practitioners/ Health care Assistants Registered Nurses House Keeper
• Ensure patients have any assistance they require to eat and drink monitoring intake and reporting to the Ward Nurse.
• Ensure patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water.
• Ensure the ward kitchen is clean at all times, checking refrigerated food is labelled and shelved as policy.
• Wash equipment/utensils used in preparation and serving of food and beverages.
• Liaise with Estates and Works Departments in respect of all maintenance issues.
• Plan the transport and disposal of clinical, domestic and confidential waste as per policy.
• Check the ward has sufficient stock to meet the patients and staff needs.
• Complete daily checking of equipment and returning of equipment no longer in use for reprocessing or storing safely in the correct place following decontamination, logging any defects.
• Maintain a cleaning and checking programme of all beds and mattresses in line with the policy.
• Evaluate the monitoring of the service delivery especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment at the agreed frequency informing the Ward Manager of outcomes so that action plans can be taken if needed.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

Responsibility for Human Resources

• To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high-quality care is provided to all patients
• Maintain effective working relationships with ward colleagues particularly those highlighted within the organisational chart above.
• Adhere to Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
• Ensure compliance with Mandatory training requirements in accordance with Trust Policy