Housekeeper - Peterborough

at  North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

To identify any problems with general cleanliness and report to the nurse in charge. To ensure general and specialist equipment, specific to area of work, are cleaned, stocked, logged and in good working order as per cleaning policy. To ensure the department is safe and tidy at all times e.g. remove clutter, tidy notice boards, signage etc.
To maintain upkeep of patients cubicles. To transport equipment, consumables and written information as required. To maintain and update paper-based records and information as required. To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality.
To assist with training of staff involved with department housekeeping services to achieve required standards. To be aware of any new food hygiene standards and changes to waste categorisation etc. To ensure patients have food and drinks, where necessary taking into account special needs and medical requirements. To ensure people have any assistance they require to eat and drink by placing food within reach, encouraging patients to eat where appropriate.
To take responsibility for stock rotation and discarding out-of-date food. To ensure patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water. To ensure all defects are logged, reported, recorded, monitored and closed down as appropriate. To carry out regular equipment monitoring in accordance with procedures.
To clean beds / mattresses after occupancy and make beds as required. To ensure the patients space is respected. To maintain the safety of peoples property and belongings. Ensure all department daily checks are completed and signed for.
Working practices and relationships. To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties. To foster peoples equality, diversity and rights. To provide an effective customer service.
To ensure the ward has sufficient stocks to meet patient and staff needs

Please refer the Job description for details