Housekeeper Jefferson Ward - Liverpool, United Kingdom - The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
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Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Role summary The Ward housekeeper will work as an essential part of the ward team under the direction/guidance of the Sister/Charge Nurse or his/her nominated deputy.

The focus of the role is to support the nursing team with non-clinical tasks, ensure the cleanliness of the clinical areas of the department is maintained to a very high level and help maintain a safe, clean, comfortable environment for patients.

Key responsibilities Patient Focused Care Being courteous and helpful to patients, families, colleagues and all users and visitors to the ward.

Provide refreshments to patients and families where appropriate.

Support ward team by underlying tasks to enhance patient care i.e. collection of laundry, pharmacy, etc. Ensuring the bed space is prepared for the arrival of a new admission to the ward i.e. checking the area is clean, rubbish removed etc.

Alert nurse in charge to aspects of dissatisfaction from patients i.e.

complaints Ensure required consumables are readily available to staff and patients Maintain a safe environment in conjunction with other staff Report any damaged equipment and required maintenance repairs to maintenance helpdesk Assist the clinical staff in ensuring the staff room is clean and tidy before and after main staff break times Ensure required equipment is available for use and support ward staff in sourcing temporary required equipment if other is unavailable Ensure store rooms are clean and tidy and equipment/stock is appropriately stored Stocks and Supplies Assist other staff to unpack stocks and supplies where necessary recording items delivered Rotate stock to ensure usage of supplies as directed Ensure the sluice and store room areas are well stocked and tidy Ensure the sluice area, clean utility and treatment rooms are clean, tidy and free from inappropriate items on a daily basis.

Cleaning Clean medical equipment i.e. commodes, pumps, mattresses, special beds, patient monitors, etc.

Liaise with Infection Control Team regarding additional cleaning, i.e.

isolation room, bed space terminal cleans, pest control Ensure all stackers, shelving and storage units in the clinical area are kept dust free and check expiry dates of contents as per schedule Ensure deep cleaning schedule is followed Perform high level cleaning using appropriate equipment eg high windowsills Liaise with the domestic cleaning team regarding areas which require special attention Linen Communicate with the linen services as the need arises to resolve any problems with the ward linen supply Ensure that the linen received on the ward is of good quality and stored correctly Ensure the wards linen cupboard is tidy and restocked as clean linen arrives on the ward Ensure that appropriate items only are stored in the ward linen room General duties Meet and greet and direct patients, visitors or the public to the appropriate place on the ward Report patient property being stored to the Nurse in charge to help ensure that this is managed in line with Trust policy Collect notes when required in the absence of the ward clerk as directed by the nurse in charge Co-ordinate the storage of additional ward items i.e.

pumps, cot sides and mattresses Liaise with other departments in the Trust as required to ensure the smooth running of the ward To assist on other wards, to help cover sickness Personal / professional duties Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures Undertake training as required Ensure continuing personal and professional development
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