Ward Housekeeper

**The Recruitment Co are currently recruiting for Ward HouseKeepers for a hospital in Derbyshire. You will be responsible for maintaining the ward and ensuring a clean, safe environment.**

**This is a temporary position - with immediate start on all completion of necessary checks**

**Hours of Work**:
**5 days out of 7**
**8:30 - 14:00**
**13:00 - 19:00**

**Location**:
**Ilkeston**

**Pay**:
**£15.20 per hour**

**Main Duties**:

- **Assist in the maintenance of ward cleaning standard**
- **Ensure cleaning of specialist equipment is undertaken**
- **Ensure the ward is clear of clutter, notice boards are tidy**
- **Ensure areas are cleared of waste and collections are made to remove soiled linen etc**
- **Report and ensure minor repairs are undertaken, i.e. light bulbs, furniture repairs.**
- **Attend to flowers, plants etc**
- **Liaise with Hotel Services Supervisor with regard to deep cleans and Infection Control related cleaning**
- **To prepare vacated beds (to include stripping and making of beds) in accordance with the disinfection policy in preparation for new patients**
- **To order meals and maintain ward food provisions**
- **Assist patients in ordering food where necessary**
- **To prepare and service beverages and snacks as required**
- **Prepare tables/trays prior to meals**
- **Maintain the supply of ward linen and patients' personal clothing**
- **Ensure patients have an adequate supply of clean clothing**
- **Ensure patients' clothing is marked for individual identification**
- **Maintain levels of ward flat linen**
- **Ensure the ward has sufficient stocks to meet patient and staff requirements**
- **Receive, welcome and guide visitors to the ward, liaising with other staff as appropriate**
- **Respond to requests for general information.**

**Skills**:

- **Effective communication**
- **Ability to work as part of a team and off own initiative**
- **Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and patient care**
- **Basic cleaning techniques**
- **Good organisational skills**

**CPHuddersfield**

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.