Housekeeper

Job summary

We are looking to recruit 3 part-time Housekeepers to join our Trust and become an integral part of the Facilities Service Team. You will play a vital role in supporting patient care by maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment and assisting in the delivery of patient meals. The hours are; Mon to Fri 11.30am -19.00pm - 32.5 hrs per week. Mon to Fri, 15.00 - 20.00pm - 32.5 hrs per week. Mon to Fri, 16.00 - 19.00pm - 15 hrs per week You will work in accordance with Trust policies and the National Specification for Cleanliness in the NHS, ensuring that patients receive their meals in a supportive and dignified manner. What We Offer Flexible part-time shifts (Monday to Friday and weekends) Uniforms, full training and ongoing support Opportunities for development and internal progression A supportive and inclusive work environment Access to NHS staff benefits including pension scheme, discounts, and more

Main duties of the job

Ensuring that patients have a daily menu and provide assistance with meal ordering (as necessary). Preparing the patient environment for meals. Inform patients of imminent food service so that they can wash hands or use wipes. Ensure patients who cannot wash their hands are assisted to do so. Ensure bed table is clean, tidy and within reach. Be aware of patients with special requirements, e.g., beaker, plate guards. Set up trays and ensure patients have cutlery, napkins and condiments. Participate and support the delivery of the protected meals initiative. Receiving food regeneration trolley to the clinical area, checking that the contents meet the set time and temperature standards and match meal requirements. Ensuring food is served to patients at the correct temperature. Ensure that patients receive their correct nutritional requirements, including patients fasting and special dietary arrangements (under the direct guidance of the nursing staff). Serve beverages, collect cutlery and crockery for return to the catering hub. Order patient sandwiches for those requiring food outside of mealtimes and as required prepare and serve additional snacks and beverages to patients as appropriate. In conjunction with clinical staff, assist patients with special requirements at mealtimes.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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