Ward Housekeeper - Acute Care (NHS)

Pennine Care; Hazel Grove; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Band 2 Housekeeper to join the team at The Meadows Hospital in Stockport. You will support the ward by delivering high standards of cleanliness and patient comfort on an older adults inpatient ward.

The role involves infection control duties, ward routines, serving meals, stock ordering and keeping rooms tidy. This is a full-time permanent post, with 37.5 hours per week (30 hours can be considered).

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education
• Knowledge of cleanliness standards
• Basic health and safety awareness
• Previous experience of working on an acute mental health ward, or previous experience working in a domestic or housekeeping role, or previous experience working as a nursing assistant.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock ordering systems

Responsibilities

• Infection control duties in collaboration with nursing staff.
• Health and Safety.
• Monitor the ward environment and liaise with the Ward Manager and Estates.
• Serving Patient meals.
• Implementing audit actions.
• Ordering stock and stock rotation.
• Making beds or assisting patients to make their beds and keep their rooms clean and tidy.
• Supporting patients to complete their daily menus.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Own initiative

Team player

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Education

Good standard of general education

Job description

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Band 2 Housekeeper to join the team at The Meadows Hospital in Stockport. You will support the ward by delivering high standards of cleanliness and patient comfort on an older adults inpatient ward.

The role involves infection control duties, ward routines, serving meals, stock ordering and keeping rooms tidy. This is a full-time permanent post, with 37.5 hours per week (30 hours can be considered).