Housekeeper - Ward 7C
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Mehefin 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £25,272.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £25272.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Liverpool, L7 8YE |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9287-26-0903 |
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Specific Duties CleaningTo assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward.To carry out spot cleaning to ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently.To ensure general and specialist equipment, e.g. drip stands, incubators and commodes are cleaned on a regular basis as per cleaning policy.To ensure the ward is safe and tidy at all times, e.g. remove clutter, tidy notice boards, signage, etc.To maintain upkeep of patients bed areas.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. Maintaining theenvironmentTo carry out monitoring of service delivery especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment at the agreed frequency.To inform the ward sister of outcomes of monitoring and agree action plans ensuring action is taken.To manage 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 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 report the bed availabilityTo monitor the access and security and use of premises and facilities.To ensure the patients 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 peoples property and belongings.To minimise the potential for adverse behaviour and security breaches.To use communication skills to manage any aggressive and abusive behaviour.To ensure equipment to be returned for reprocessing is stored safely. General To receive, welcome and guide visitors on the ward, liaising with other staff as appropriate.To transport equipment, consumables and written information as required.To maintain and update paper-based records and information as required.To respond to requests for general information.To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality.To report complaints and take appropriate action.To assist with training of staff involved with ward housekeeping services into ward routines to achieve required standards.To be aware of any new food hygiene standards, changes to waste categorisation etc. Working practices and relationships To ensure their own actions reduce risks to health and safety and to promote a health and safety culture within the workplace.To respond to emergencies as appropriate.To maintain effective working relationships.To foster peoples equality, diversity and rights.To provide an effective customer service.To maintain environmental, food hygiene and personal hygiene.To maintain complete confidentiality with regard to all patient issues. Support of people To ensure patients have adequate supplies to meet their basic needs, e.g. toiletries as required.To ensure the ward has sufficient stocks to meet patient and staff needs.To assist people with accessing and interpreting written information e.g. cards and letters.To explain the correct use of equipment to people, e.g. nurse call.To communicate effectively with people.To ensure patients that are waiting to be admitted are kept informed of bed availability and length of wait.