Housekeeper

Job Purpose: The post-holder will work as an integral part of the ward team and be responsible for the co-ordination of all client facilities services in the ward area ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment. The main elements of the role are ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of cleaning, catering, maintenance, laundry, together with other specified tasks to meet individual client needs as determined by the ward manager/shift co-ordinator. The post-holder will be required to work closely with contractors and support service departments and monitor quality standards, report deficiencies and ensure requested work is completed. Communications and Working Relationships Daily communication with all ward staff. Regular communication with Estates & Facilities Departments, Clients, Monitoring Team, relatives and Domestic & Catering Departments. Key Responsibilities: Cleaning To carry out Quality Audits in all areas of the ward reporting directly back to the domestic supervisor and ward manager. To ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently. To ensure the ward is safe and tidy at all times e.g. remove clutter, tidy notice boards and remove any old information. Liaise with the domestic department for arranging deep cleaning of surfaces and furnishings, informing them when bedrooms need to be cleaned following discharges. Catering To order meals/catering requirements for patients. To ensure the daily menu is displayed correctly. Assist clients in ordering food and where necessary taking into account special needs and dietary requirements. To support the hostess in the meal service in conjunction with the nursing team, ensuring clients dietary needs are met. To ensure all food and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations. To update catering with requirements for special diets. To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise. Ensure the dining area is a pleasant environment and tables are laid with condiment pots, cutlery and crockery where appropriate. To ensure the ward kitchen is kept clean and tidy at all times. Order ward issues and monitor the use of these. Order hardware, crockery and cutlery and monitor the use of these. Laundry Contact laundry when supplies are running low. Keep linen and laundry room tidy. Assist clients in obtaining clean laundry when required. Maintaining the Environment To manage the wards work requisition log ensuring all defects are logged, reported, recorded and closed down as appropriate. To co-ordinate other ad-hoc maintenance, liaising with Facilities department e.g. curtain hanging/cleaning, wall washing, pest control. To respect the privacy and dignity of clients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties. Organise the storage of clients property including contacting clients about property left on the ward. Be responsible for keeping the sluice room and storage areas tidy. Health and Safety To support the Ward manager in maintaining Health and Safety requirements on the ward in accordance with the Trust Health & Safety Policy and to follow up as required. Record all Health & Safety audits on Assessnet.General To receive, welcome and guide visitors on the ward, liaising with other staff as appropriate. To respond to request for general information. To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality. To assist with training of staff involved with ward housekeeping services into ward routines to achieve required standards. To be aware of any new food hygiene standards. To ensure meeting rooms are clean and tidy prior to use. Prepare refreshments for meetings as required.

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