House Keeper

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communicates in a way which recognises difference and ensures that people feel included and their individual communication needs are met.

Communicates with colleagues on day to day matters in a professional and courteous manner at all times.

Communicates with staff from other departments e.g. maintenance staff and delivery staff on day to day matters in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Actively participates in team meetings.

Communicates compassionately with patients and carers at all times, even when patients or carers may display challenging behaviour.

1. Analytical and Planning

Reports general maintenance requirements to the nurse in charge.

Reports incidents via the Trust Datix system as instructed by nurse in charge.

Undertakes any additional administrative tasks in relation to own work as required by.

1. Clinical Duties

Cleaning Responsibilities

Cleans clinical and non-clinical areas.

Undertakes deep-cleaning of clinical areas.

Undertakes addition deep-cleaning of any clinical or non-clinical areas as required. Follows work schedule but may be required to reprioritise tasks according to the urgency of the task and the availability of the work area.

Maintain a safe environment by utilising available signage when undertaking cleaning tasks.

To ensure that all stock trollies are cleaned, stocked and ensure stock rotation throughout the department. To ensure that workstations across the department are clean and tidy

Clean and stock cubicles in between each patient and make trolleys clean and safe, including changing sharps bins as per Trust policy.

Ensure the department looks tidy.

Ensure Linen trolley is kept clean and that it is stocked throughout the day

Decontaminate equipment after use as per local procedures, ensure stored and charging; reporting any faulty equipment.

Assist with appropriate storage of patient property and recording in line with Trust policy

Ensure that all decontamination equipment e.g. Clinell wipes, aprons and gloves are re-stocked as appropriate.

Facilitate the upholding of best practice with infection control policies and procedures.

Maintain and clean privacy screens and manual handling equipment

To ensure that monitoring equipment and suction is kept clean and dust free

To assist with the cleaning of wheelchairs

To assist under supervision with the cleaning and stocking of the medication dispensing areas

respond to any reasonable request from the Nurse in charge/ Matrons.

1. Policy and Service Development

Comply with the terms of the contract of employment and the Trust Values and Behaviours.

Be aware of, comply with and keep up to date with all Trust Policies and Procedures and other communications relevant to the role.

Fully participate in annual appraisal and appraisal reviews.

Maintain up to date knowledge and competency in the skills required to perform safely and effectively in the role. Undertake relevant training (including statutory and mandatory training) and be responsible for personal development agreed with the line manager and in line with the requirements of the AFC Knowledge and Skills Framework.

Comply with the Trusts Information Governance Policies and maintain confidentiality of information at all times in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Comply with the Trusts Health and Safety Policy and risk management procedures and report as necessary any untoward incident or hazardous event in accordance with local procedure.

Carry out the duties of the post with due regard to the Equality and Diversity Policy. Comply with the Trusts Infection Control Policies as appropriate to the role.

Comply with the Safeguarding of Children and Adults policies and protocols as appropriate to the role.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Numeracy and Literacy GCSE or equivalent- D or Grade 5

Experience

Essential

• Experience with people
• Cleaning Experience

Desirable

• Experience in a clinical area
• Hospital experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

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