Ward Aide: Cleaning, Catering & Patient Support

NHS Jobs; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking staff to support ward cleaning, catering duties, and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients. The role involves assisting with cleaning standards, serving meals, and ensuring hygiene compliance across wards.

Ideal candidates will work well with nursing teams, follow food hygiene regulations, and help maintain patient comfort and safety while supporting hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital cleaning procedures.
• Ability to follow hygiene and safety regulations.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward.
• Carry out spot cleaning to deal with spillages swiftly and efficiently.
• Ensure ward safety and tidiness; remove clutter and maintain patient bed areas.
• Identify cleanliness issues and report to the ward sister.
• Support in general and specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings.
• Provide cleaning support in catering areas and assist with feeding rounds as required.
• Maintain the ward kitchen and ensure food handling follows hygiene policies.

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking staff to support ward cleaning, catering duties, and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients. The role involves assisting with cleaning standards, serving meals, and ensuring hygiene compliance across wards.

Ideal candidates will work well with nursing teams, follow food hygiene regulations, and help maintain patient comfort and safety while supporting hospital operations.