Housekeeper

Job overview

This is a permanent position. The hours are 18 per week.

• Work as a member of the Estates & Facilities Team in all areas of the site. Housekeepers will be expected to demonstrate a flexible attitude to their work to meet the needs of the service.

• Maintains a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness, as defined within the National Specification of Cleanliness.

• Prepares and presents patient meals and beverages in inpatient areas in accordance with Food Hygiene procedures.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure the cleanliness of the environment in accordance with the National Specification of Cleanliness 2007 or equivalent and to the agreed work schedules.  The post holder will clean all areas of the site using a range of methods e.g. High dusting, damp dusting, vacuuming and mopping, in line with the NHS Cleaning Manual.

• Be responsible for maintaining and replenishing stocks of consumable items used within the department, i.e.: paper hand towels, soap, in a safe and responsible manner.

• Adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.

• Follow local procedures for reporting areas cleaned and highlighting issues which have prevented duties being carried out.

• Undertake enhanced cleaning duties under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor.
• The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Distribute and store linen in a safe and responsible manner.

• Change curtains as required under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor /unit manager and in accordance with a curtain change programme.

• Assist with the removal of used linen and follow the rejected linen process.

Service Delivery – Food & Beverage Preparation and Service

• Receipt of chilled/frozen meals/stores, checking for quantity, quality and signing for all goods received, reporting of errors and unacceptable goods to the Facilities Supervisor.

• Responsible for the preparation of food service and the regeneration of chilled/frozen meals, according to guidelines/food safety instructions. Under Nursing supervision to plate up all meals, ensuring correct portioning and presentation of meals.

• Complete temperature control records to ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements.

• Record and monitor food wastage, report discrepancies to the Facilities Supervisor.

• Cleaning of all Facilities equipment used for food preparation and during food service.

• Preparation, service and clearing up of inpatient beverage service, including the replenishment of water jugs, in accordance to the work schedule.
• This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Government’s UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas