Band 2 Housekeeping & Catering Assistant - Blackberry Hill Hospital

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking Housekeepers to support the Nursing Staff in providing an appropriate environment for patient care. Responsibilities include cleaning in all areas to NHS specifications, replenishing stocks, and maintaining infection control standards. The ideal candidate will have a flexible attitude and experience in a cleaning role within healthcare environments. Training will be provided as necessary.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable flexible attitude to work to meet ward needs.
• Ability to work in a systematic way amidst distractions.
• Understanding of Health and Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning in all areas to NHS specifications.
• Replenishing stocks of disposable items.
• Completion of cleaning records and documentation.

Job description

Job overview

Housekeepers support the Nursing Staff provide an appropriate environment for patient care. Duties will include general cleaning of all Ward/Departmental areas and the preparation and presentation and service of patient’s meals and beverages. Housekeepers will be expected to demonstrate a flexible attitude to their work to meet the needs of the ward and the patients and work in a controlled and systematic way in an environment where there may be constant distractions and contact with service users displaying disturbed and challenging behaviour on a frequent basis.

Main duties of the job

• HOUSEKEEPING
• Cleaning in all areas to the agreed NHS specification (including but not limited to National Standards of Cleanliness, CQC outcomes and PLACE, and in line with local schedules. Areas will include but not be limited to service user bedrooms, communal areas, sanitary areas, clinic rooms, kitchens, offices, corridors.
• To replenish stocks of disposable items, i.e.: paper hand towels, soap.
• Working in accordance with all relevant Health and safety procedures at all times e.g. COSHH, Manual Handling.
• Completion of cleaning records signing off areas completed and noting areas those areas that are inaccessible.
• Highlighting to the Nurse in Charge or Hotel Service Supervisor areas of concern e.g. on-going issues around access.
• Adhering to all aspects of Infection Control to ensure the potential for spread of infection is minimized.
• Working in accordance with the National Colour Coding guidance.
• Carrying out termination cleans in line with Trust policy.
• Carrying out isolation cleaning in line with Trust policy.
• Completing and documenting a scheduled deep cleaning programme for the specified area.
• Collection and storage of waste from locations according to the Hospital waste disposal policy.
• Complete other cleaning duties as required. This will include items such as wheelchairs, commodes, trolleys, furniture/fittings, internal glass and wall washing.
• Report all sightings of pests to the Hotel Services Office.
• Change soiled screen, cubicle and window curtains as required under the direction of the Hotel Services Supervisor.
• Receive and store clean laundry/linen. Remove full soiled linen bags to the collection point. Replace linen bags as required.
• Operation of a range of cleaning equipment including floor cleaning equipment, steam cleaners etc, ensuring their safe and effective use.
• Assessing condition of equipment and reporting defects.