Housekeeper Heathfield House

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities of the Post:

To maintain high standards of general cleanliness and tidiness of all wards / clerical environments and replacement of fabric and furniture as required, liaising with the domestic staff and organising spot cleaning and terminal cleaning as necessary

Liaising with clinical staff regarding admissions, discharges to ensure terminal cleans are completed and areas are ready for new admissions.

Working within the role of the Infection Control Champion, as directed by the Trust infection Control.

The completion of the weekly infection control audits/cleaning schedule and report to the shift coordinator any issues. Ensure all clinical areas meet requirements of the Infection Control Policy and cleaning standards.

Mattress cleaning and maintenance as per guidelines

To ensure that all stock levels are maintained and sufficient to meet hospital demands. To contribute to cost effective control of medical, surgical and food items. This will include laundry stock.

Checking the expiry date of food and drinks in all kitchen fridges and cupboards also stock rotation, this will include recording kitchen fridge temperatures.

Cleaning kitchen shelves, cupboards and oven, also ensuring that fridges and freezer cleanliness is maintained .

Maintenance of stock cupboards.

Empty the waste bins in the grounds area and keeping the garden area tidy and free from rubbish.

Maintaining a tidy communal lounge and visitors room.

Clearing of the refreshment area following CTM/CPA meetings.

Ensure the dietary needs of patients are addressed following nursing direction and to liaise with the Catering Department about dietary supplies, supplements and special needs whilst ensuring meal provision is maintained to the highest standard.

To ensure hot/cold drinks and snacks are available as required during any 24 hour period.

To maintain and monitor equipment as fit for use.

To maintain effective liaison and communication with the following services to ensure service level agreements are achieved:

• Estates / Maintenance
• Distribution contacts
• Domestic Services
• Infection Control Nurse
• Stock suppliers

As and when necessary carry out general office clerical duties answering the telephone taking messages communicating with patients and visitors.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• oNVQ Health / Community Care Level 2 or equivalent

Desirable

• oHealth and Safety Course oFood hygiene Course

Work related Circumstances

Essential

• oAbility to undertake shift work and work unsocial hours. oUse of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs oWilling to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies oAppointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Experience

Essential

• oWorking within a health care setting with people suffering with mental illness.

Desirable

• oExperience of working with vulnerable people

Knowledge

Essential

• oGood understanding of Adult care oKnowledge of housekeeping duties oAbility to demonstrate working knowledge of the Health and Safety oKnowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to infection control. oUnderstanding of confidentiality and data protection issues oBasic understanding of the principles of how patients achieve maximum potential

Desirable

• oAwareness of the equality and diversity needs of cultural groups

Skill and Abilities

Essential

• oExcellent verbal and written communication skills oAbility to prioritise own workload. oAbility to work as part of a team. oGood organisational and time management skills. oBasic IT skills. oAbility to plan / organise interventions including ability to organise, plan and deliver housekeeping duties oAbility to implement policies oPhysically capable to perform housekeeping duties

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Heathfield House

Cale Green

Stockport

SK2 6RA

Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)