JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will work as an integral part of the Hospital team. The post holder will assist in the co-ordination and cleanliness of all patient facilities/services in the ward area and to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment. The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of a clean and safe environment for all patients, visitors and staff. They will assist in maintaining quality standards and rectify or report any deficiencies found.
MISSION, VISION AND VALUES
Mission
Realising potential
Vision
We offer best-practice interventions to enable personal recovery and well-being.
Values
The individual is at the heart of everything we do. We inspire, stimulate and empower people to achieve and grow through compassionate, supportive and protective relationships. We deliver and continuously evaluate high-quality service whilst respecting differences, promoting dignity and
supporting the privacy of others.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Principle Responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the following:
• Maintain and order supplies, supported by administrative staff and management.
• Assist with coordinating all patient facilities and services in the ward area to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
• To monitor quality standards and work closely with others to ensure that deficiencies are rectified.
• Assist the Registered Manager in maintaining cleaning standards throughout the Hospital.
• To carry out spot cleaning and ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently.
• To assist in keeping the ward safe and tidy at all times, e.g. room cleaning.
• To maintain the upkeep of patients’ areas
Clinical
• Working with nursing staff, infection control nurses and cleaning contractors to ensure that patients are being cared for in an environment that minimises the risk of cross-infection.
• Ensure principles of infection control policies are applied at all times.
• Environment: Ensure the ward is clean and tidy and all stock cupboards are maintained to a high standard.
• Stock Control: Ensure that all ward stock is within date and rotated effectively
Professional
• Demonstration of caring and compassionate attributes
• Previous Housekeeping/ cleaning experience is desirable
• Ability to undertake appropriate training as required for the required clinical activities, according to the
workplace area.
Educational
• Numeracy and literacy level 1
• IT skills, Basic Word, E-mail, and keyboard skills
Organisational
• Uphold the company values within the working environment
• Maintenance of the environment to ensure patients are cared for in a well-maintained environment which is clean, safe, welcoming, and comfortable.
• Cleanliness: working closely with any contractor staff to ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in all areas.
Leadership
• Ability to work in a team and establish good relationships with work colleagues, patients and visitors
• Able to work methodically and tidily
• Ability to work with minimum supervision to an agreed job plan cleaning
Communication
• Effectively communicate with all relevant parties to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Communicate effectively, sensitively and compassionately with colleagues, patients and visitors.
• Understand the importance of accurate and timely communication within the healthcare environment.