Housekeeper

Job overview

Housekeeper

Department: Ward 15

Band  2

Hours: 15/Week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We have an exciting opportunity for band 2 housekeeper to join our busy, friendly teams on wards 15. We provide high quality care to respiratory patients with a wide variety of needs.

No previous experience is needed as training and education will be provided. MKUH is committed to ensuring all staff feel valued within the organisation and there are lots of staff initiatives already available to staff including free parking.

If you would like any further information or an informal visit, please contact Ward manager Pabitra Limbu on 01908996409 or contact ward 15 on 01908996411

Week commencing 30th June 2025.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of patient facility services within the ward area, ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

The main elements of the post are to ensure the delivery of cleaning, catering and ancillary services for patients, to monitor the quality standards, reporting deficiencies and appropriate actions to the Senior Nurse.

The post-holder will work as part of the team carrying out tasks as specified by the Nurse in Charge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Cleaning

• To assist in the monitoring and maintaining of cleaning standards on the ward including the maintenance of the cleaning logs.
• To ensure equipment such as drip stands, commodes and trolleys are cleaned as per policy.
• To ensure the ward is safe and tidy by removing clutter and keeping noticeboards tidy.

Catering

• To participate in the mealtime process, assisting patients where required.
• To prepare drinks and hot snacks i.e. toast for patients as requested taking into account individual patient’s requirements.
• To complete food intake and fluid balance charts as requested.

Maintaining the environment

• To monitor service delivery of cleaning and catering within the ward environment, reporting deficiencies and agreeing actions with the Nurse in Charge.
• To ensure any defects are recorded, reported and closed when resolved, liaising with the Estates help desk as appropriate.

Working practices and relationships

• To receive, welcome and assist visitors to the area, liaising with other staff as appropriate.
• To transport equipment, consumables and written instructions as requested.
• To escort patients as directed with the approval of the nursing charge.
• To respond to requests for general information.

Support of people

• To ensure patients have adequate supplies to meet their basic needs.
• To ensure the ward have sufficient stores to meet patient and staff needs.
• To communicate effectively with patients staff and visitors. Please refer to the job description for further details.