Housekeeper

The

main duties of the role will be to clean all areas following the National

Standards of Cleanliness, this includes signing off sheets to confirm the work

has been completed.

Serve

food, complete relevant paperwork which include food temperature checks.

Prepare

small amounts of food from the freezer.

Work

as a team and be able to prioritise your workload.

Potential

for overtime if needed to cover sickness and holidays.

All employees of the Trust are

strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff

and patients.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are

using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We

strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before

selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to

enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application

form.

To

provide a high standard of domestic, catering and general household duties

within a ward environment for people with mental health problems. Duties will

be carried out in line with the National standards of cleanliness.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All

members of hospital staff are required to respect the confidentiality of

matters relating to patients, and report any adverse incidents to their Line

Manager.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Establish

and maintain good working relationships and clear areas of communications with

ward staff and service users whilst delivering the core duties of a

housekeeping service

1

Housekeeping

a.

Receive

and store all food in accordance with set standards and Trust policy.

b.

Maintain

accurate records in relation to food storage and regeneration of food in

accordance with Trust policy.

c.

To

regenerate/prepare and serve meals and sundry items of food in accordance with

set standards. Provide and prepare ad

hoc meals when requested by service user, liaising with named nurse to ensure

care plans are followed.

d.

To

prepare for meal times ensuring menus are displayed in accordance with set

standards.

e.

To

prepare for the requisitioning of sundry items of food, cleaning materials,

linen and equipment for authorisation by the Clinical or Facilities Service

Manager.

f.

Remove

and store dirty linen to appropriate storage area with due care and attention

to moving and handling techniques.

g.

To

store linen personal clothing as laundered and ensure sufficient stocks are

available at all times to meet service user requirements.

h.

To

launder bed linen within the unit as required and in accordance with Trust

policy.

i.

Support

Service users in guiding them to use laundry equipment when required.

j.

Communicate

with multidisciplinary teams (nursing staff, catering, dieticians and

facilities) to ensure service users receive special diets in accordance with

nutritional requirements and care plans.

k.

Liaise

and communicate any menu changes and answer any queries relating to menu

changes with service users and nursing staff.

KEY RESULT AREASTo

ensure functional tasks are completed including.

2.

General

To

provide a full cleaning/housekeeping service within the ward in accordance with

work schedules. Reporting and actioning discrepancies as they occur.

a.

Damp

dust all items in bed area, e.g. bedside cabinets, bed frame, lamps, chairs,

etc (furniture in bed areas to be moved once a week to facilitate cleaning of

pipes, skirting and ledges).

b.

Damp

dust all other furniture and fittings, e.g. tables, trolleys, window sills.

c.

Empty

and dispose of all household /clinical waste in accordance with Infection

Control and Health and Safety policies.

d.

To

supply and replenish consumables i.e. Paper towels, toilet rolls, soap etc.

e.

Report

mechanical defects, pest sightings or building/environmental faults to

appropriate personnel.

f.

To

follow units operational procedures for securing and locking doors.

g.

To

spot clean spillages as they occur in line with Infection Control and Health

and Safety polices.

3.

Dishwashing

a.

Washing

up teacups, saucers, side plates and cutlery after beverages and main meals.

b.

Cleaning

of bulk food heated trolleys after each meal.

c.

Cleaning

of kitchen surfaces.

d.

Cleaning

of catering equipment.

e.

Damp

mopping of kitchen floor. Spot mop spillages.

4.

Sanitary

Fittings

a.

Cleaning

w.c. pans, urinals, bidets and slop hoppers.

b.

Cleaning

of wash hand basins, baths, showers.

c.

Cleaning

of fittings e.g. tiled splashback, mirror, towel cabinet.

d.

Damp

mopping sanitary and sluice areas.

e.

Replenish

supplies of paper towels, toilet rolls and soap.

5.

Floor

Care

a.

Dry

mop, sweep all floors to remove dust and refuse.

We

are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health

and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,

Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are

the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is

to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this

by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ

staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a

difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage

and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value

diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being

a foundation Trust means were accountable to our

members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people

(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join

us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving

the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and

help each year.

We

are committed

to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and

vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this

commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Personal Attributes

Experience

Training

Qualifications

Physical Attributes

Special Knowledge/Skills