Emergency Department Housekeeper
| Posting date: | 04 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £22,383.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £22383.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 July 2024 |
| Location: | Woolwich, SE18 4QH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9197-24-0814 |
Summary
To ensure that all general and specialist equipment e.g. monitors, stands, medical devices are cleaned in accordance with manufacturers instructions and trust policy. Ensure that all medical equipment sent for repair is decontaminated in accordance with Trust policy. To ensure that the department is clean & tidy at all times. Identify problems with departmental cleanliness, take remedial action and report to Unit Sister/charge nurse. Damp dust equipment on a daily basis. Creating and maintaining checklists i.e. cleaning/equipment checks Checking dates on stock monthly where necessary Looking after general area checking all ceiling tiles are in place, checking for any broken chairs, the cup dispenser full of cups, posters on walls in date and still relevant keep area neat and tidy Organising any maintenance liaising with Estates for any repairs or new work Supporting the nursing team: assisting in any non-clinical tasks and clerical tasks there to generally help in any way appropriate To ensure that the patient bed spaces are cleaned daily and kept clean and tidy to ensure a safe environment, working with the nursing staff, child/young person and family. This includes cleaning of bed spaces in between patients. To liaise with the appropriate staff to ensure that the schedule of cleaning is maintained to meet the standards within the department. To ensure that all empty bed spaces are set up and ready for use at all times. To visit other wards and departments to find and retrieve lost equipment. To work with cashiers and staff in the department to locate and manage patients lost property and document accurately. To maintain and restock the linen cupboard and scrubs supply liaising with the linen department as required. Effective written and verbal communication is maintained with all members of the department team. To maintain open pathways of communication with facilities assistants. To work with the trust values; ambitious, brave and compassionate. To assist in allowing entry to visitors, ensuring safety and security. Escalate any concerns immediately to nursing team. Situations may include safeguarding, deterioration of patients, parent/patient advice and support. To remain up to date with trust mandatory training In conjunction with the nursing team, ensure patient meals are ordered and delivered, adhering to special dietary requirements where appropriate. Co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise and maintaining nutrition supplies. Assist in co-ordinating the ordering, delivery and storage of all departmental supplies. To ensure that the Unit has adequate supplies throughout the 24-hour period and any shortfalls are rectified. To transport equipment, consumables and written information as required. To maintain and update paper records and information as required. To respond in a timely manner to all requests. To receive and welcome visitors to the department, liaising with other staff appropriately. Ensure own actions reduce risks to health & safety and promote a health & safety culture within the workplace. Maintain effective working relationships. To provide an effective customer service To provide environmental hygiene. To maintain confidentiality with regard to all patient issues.