Job summary
Ward T is looking to recruit a ward housekeeper for duties in their busy department.
Working as a key member of the team, the post has a dual purpose in undertaking a range of Nursing/Housekeeping Support activities, which includes the provision of non complex patient care tasks under the direction and supervision of qualified nursing staff, the regeneration of foods to meet patients' nutritional needs and responsibility for cleaning the Ward Kitchen and all kitchen equipment in accordance with specification standards, Health and Safety Legislation and standard operating procedures.
Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward carry out spot cleaning to ensure spillages are dealt with and efficiently and ensure general and specialist equipment e.g. remove clutter, tidy notice boards, signage etc.
Maintain upkeep of patients' bed areas, identify any problems with cleanliness and report to the ward sister. Ensure specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings and ensure isolation nursing areas are cleaned appropriately.
Main duties of the job
Generate meals as per policy and ensure all food and beverages are served at the temperature according to food hygiene regulations. Prepare areas where food and beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients
To wash all equipment and utensils used in preparation, regenerating, serving and consuming food and beverages. Take responsibility for the ward kitchen, ensuring it is clean at all times e.g. discarding out-of-date food, stock rotation.
To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly as per policy. Ensure that discharged and newly-admitted patients' meal requirements are actioned in conjunction with the ward nurse, to co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise and to ensure patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water(e.g. jugs and glasses).
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
To regenerate meals as per policyto ensure all food and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations. To prepare areas where food and beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients to wash all equipment and utensils used in preparation, regenerating, serving and consuming food and beverages.
To take responsibility for the ward kitchen, ensuring it is clean at all times e.g. discarding out-of-date food, stock rotation.
To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly as per policy to ensure that discharged and newly-admitted patients' meal requirements are actioned in conjunction with the ward nurse.To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise.
To ensure patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water (e.g. jugs and glasses).
Maintaining the environment to carry out monitoring of service delivery especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment at the agreed frequenting action is take
To manage the ward's defect call log book, ensuring all defects are logged, reported, recorded and closed down as appropriate
To monitor and co-ordinate other ad hoc maintenance, liaising with the support service helpdesk as required for other services. To provide household maintenance duty in line with local policy. Replace light bulbs, clock batteries etc unblock sinks etc. To carry out regular equipment monitoring in accordance with procedures To transport and dispose of clinical, domestic and confidential waste as per the policy e.g. taking waste to the ward disposal area.
To clean and prepare beds and handle linen to monitor the access and security and use of premises and facilities. To ensure the patient's space is respected including attending to patients' fruit, flowers etc. To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties.
To maintain the safety of people's property and belongings.
To minimise the potential for adverse behaviour and security breaches.
To use communication skills to manage any aggressive and abusive behaviour toensure equipment to be returned for reprocessing is stored safely.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
To regenerate meals as per policyto ensure all food and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations. To prepare areas where food and beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients to wash all equipment and utensils used in preparation, regenerating, serving and consuming food and beverages.
To take responsibility for the ward kitchen, ensuring it is clean at all times e.g. discarding out-of-date food, stock rotation.
To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly as per policy to ensure that discharged and newly-admitted patients' meal requirements are actioned in conjunction with the ward nurse.To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise.
To ensure patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water (e.g. jugs and glasses).
Maintaining the environment to carry out monitoring of service delivery especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment at the agreed frequenting action is take
To manage the ward's defect call log book, ensuring all defects are logged, reported, recorded and closed down as appropriate
To monitor and co-ordinate other ad hoc maintenance, liaising with the support service helpdesk as required for other services. To provide household maintenance duty in line with local policy. Replace light bulbs, clock batteries etc unblock sinks etc. To carry out regular equipment monitoring in accordance with procedures To transport and dispose of clinical, domestic and confidential waste as per the policy e.g. taking waste to the ward disposal area.
To clean and prepare beds and handle linen to monitor the access and security and use of premises and facilities. To ensure the patient's space is respected including attending to patients' fruit, flowers etc. To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties.
To maintain the safety of people's property and belongings.
To minimise the potential for adverse behaviour and security breaches.
To use communication skills to manage any aggressive and abusive behaviour toensure equipment to be returned for reprocessing is stored safely.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Good numeric and literacy skills
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Working in a Catering Environment
Desirable
- Experience of Supervisory Duties
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to Communicate Effectively
- Good Organisational Skills
- Team Working Experience
- Ability to Provide Guidance on Departmental Practices and Procedures
- Ability to Maintain Records
- Ability to Maintain Records
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Good numeric and literacy skills
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Working in a Catering Environment
Desirable
- Experience of Supervisory Duties
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to Communicate Effectively
- Good Organisational Skills
- Team Working Experience
- Ability to Provide Guidance on Departmental Practices and Procedures
- Ability to Maintain Records
- Ability to Maintain Records
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
