Cleaning
To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward
Spot cleaning to ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently
To ensure general and specialist equipment eg drip stands, ventilators, syringe drivers and commodes are cleaned as per cleaning policy
To ensure the ward is safe and tidy at all times ie remove clutter, tidy notice board, signage etc
To maintain upkeep of patients’ bed area
To identify any problems with cleanliness and report to the ward sister
To ensure specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings
To ensure isolation nursing areas are cleaned appropriately.
Catering
Ensure that discharged and newly admitted patients’ meal requirements are actioned in conjunction with the ward nurse
In conjunction with the nursing team, ensure patient meals are ordered and delivered, adhering to special dietary requirements.
Co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise.
Maintaining the Environment
To carry out monitoring of service delivery especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment at the agreed frequency
Responsible for the management of the wards 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 support service helpdesk as required for other service
To transport and dispose of clinical, domestic and confidential waste as per the policy ie taking waste to the ward disposal area
To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties
Minimise the potential for adverse behaviour and security breaches
Use communication skills to manage any aggressive and abusive behaviour
To ensure equipment to be returned for reprocessing is stored safely.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
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If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
This advert closes on Monday 30 Dec 2024