Ward Orderly

JOB SUMMARY To provide a high standard of domestic, catering and general household duties within a ward environment for people with mental health problems. To assist and monitor patients, in cleaning and tidying their own bedroom environment. To liaise with ward staff in the allocation of ward based cleaning tasks for service users. To monitor, encourage and assist the service users to ensure that an acceptable standard of work is maintained.

**KEY RESULT AREAS**: Service user contact To assist patients in their activities of daily living, ensuring that they have adequate supplies and assistance to maintain their personal standards. To build a good therapeutic relationship with service users, in order to encourage and assist them, in taking care of their own living space. To immediately report any anxieties or concerns to the nurse in charge of the ward and domestic supervisor. To ensure the ward or department is cleaned and maintained in a manner which promotes positive therapeutic interactions.

Monitor and report to nurse in charge of a ward area and the domestic supervisor, any concerns or identified problems, in terms of a service users dietary needs. Monitor and advise patients on healthy eating options where required. Alert nurse in charge to any food item found, which contravenes units banned and dangerous items policy. Ensure that ward duties for all patients are allocated in a fairand just manner.

Ensure appropriate budget is effectively managed to ensure patients receive agreed recompense for completion of ward tasks. Completing payment authorisation forms as required. Housekeeping Duties 1. Receive and store all food in accordance with set standards and Trust policy.

2. Maintain accurate records in relation to food storage and regeneration in accordance with trust and unit policies and procedures. 3. To regenerate/prepare and serve meals and sundry items of food in accordance with set standards.

4. To prepare for meal times in accordance with set standards. 5. To prepare for the requisitioning of sundry items of food, cleaning materials, linen and equipment for authorisation by the clinical leader.

6. To store linen, personal clothing as laundered and ensure sufficient is available at all times to meet requirements. 7. To launder bed linen within the Unit as required and in accordance with Trust policy.

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