Housekeeper

Job overview

*** THIS VACANCY MAY BE CLOSED EARLY DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ***

To work as part of the clinical team to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment is maintained. To work closely with the Matron and Sister/Charge Nurse in supporting the nursing staff in providing a high standard of care by performing duties as per attached job description.

Main duties of the job

Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward and report to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and Matron on the level of cleanliness in the area.

Participate in environmental monitoring and inspections.

Spot cleaning i.e. ensure spillage’s including body fluids are dealt with swiftly and efficiently in accordance with Trust policies.

By working with and following guidance from the nursing team, ensure equipment (both clinical and non-clinical) is in a clean condition and available for immediate use.

Upkeep of ward appearance i.e. removing clutter, tidy notice boards, attend to storage requirements, signage, tidy nurse stations etc.

Ensure bed areas are clean and prepared for new patients.

Care of patients lockers and bed areas.

Assist patients with meal choices as directed by the Nurse in Charge.

Assist with the setting of tables, serving of meals, cleaning crockery, replenishing water jugs.

Assisting patients with dietary and fluid intake, as directed by the Nurse in Charge and document this on the patients diet and fluid charts in accordance with the care plan.

Replenish and tidy the following areas: bathrooms; dirty and clean utility rooms; storerooms; nurse servers and stations.

Check and report faulty equipment, including beds, bed lights and patient handsets ensuring all defects are logged using the appropriate fault reporting process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.