HouseKeeper

Manpower are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client based in Milton Keynes for a Housekeeper with an immediate start!

This is a temporary assignment on an ongoing basis.

Shift: 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday on an ongoing basis.

Pay Rate: up to £9.55 p/h

JOB PURPOSE

To work in conjunction with nursing staff in order to maintain a clean and safe environment. To maintain a homely and comfortable atmosphere.

Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the patient rooms, public areas, back of house areas such as linen room and laundry areas, according to Trust policy and procedures at a level that meets or exceeds National Cleanliness standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To carry out daily cleaning routines as scheduled.
• To carry out cleaning tasks as per rota.
• To handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures
• To unpack and stack all linen and laundry.
• To regenerate cook/chill meals recording the temperatures of food at stages defined as appropriate within the relevant wards.
• To ensure kitchen equipment, regeneration equipment and all surfaces are clean at all times.
• To ensure food is ready to be served at the correct times for service and all waste food is discarded immediately after service.
• To ensure the dining room is cleaned after each meal.
• To wash-up and account for all cutlery and crockery and kitchen utensils after meals and breaks.
• Ensure all food items are correctly stored and there are adequate supplies.
• To follow hygiene regulations.
• To follow Health & Safety regulations.
• Other duties associated with ward activities.
• To provide cover for colleagues during absences.
• To ensure cleaning trolleys are fully stocked with sufficient cleaning materials, equipment to clean each area.

• To ensure all cleaning materials are used as directed and secured securely and safely in compliance with COSHH regulations.

• Observes proper procedures upon entering a patients room
• Report any damages or hazards that are present in patient room, i.e., burnt out light bulbs, broken furniture, broken fixtures, etc. to Head Housekeeper
• To ensure that all equipment used is fit for purpose and report any damaged or out of date PAT tested machinery to Head housekeeper.
• To ensure proper procedures are followed when cleaning in patient areas
• Adheres to all policies and procedures relevant to the role
• To ensure that all mandatory training and task specific training is attended as required for the role
• To be aware of local health & Safety procedures including fire evacuation procedures.
• To report personal accidents or injuries to head housekeeper to ensure recorded on incident register
• Follow safety and security policies and procedures specific to service
• Knowledge of all fire prevention and emergency policies and procedures
• Utilises protective equipment
• Report substandard (unsafe) conditions to Head Housekeeper
• Attend Trust orientation and training
• To carry out any additional related duties requested by head housekeeper
• Assists other housekeeping personnel when needed

You will be required to do the following:

• Push heavy carts
• Bend and reach to dust, clean & make beds
• Stand & walk for varying lengths of time, often long periods
• Use written communication skills to mark completed rooms on daily paperwork
• Lift all equipment and supplies on and off carts

Specific requirements of Mental Health / Forensic Environments:

• To understand and carry out break away training and when it should be used
• Ability to work in a challenging environment and to understand own limitations in dealing with potentially volatile situations and seek help when appropriate.
• To risk assess on a daily basis when working in isolation e.g. when working in patient bedrooms.
• To take responsibility of secure area keys and act in accordance with the key policy
• To ensure compliance with PIT alarm procedures.
• To have clear understanding of patient boundaries and vulnerability and ensure these boundaries are maintained at all times.
• To understand and act accordingly in relation to potential personal risk related to specific client group.
• To attend and understand Forensic or mental health induction as required.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Will have knowledge of cleaning chemicals
• Will have experience of working in a health care setting
• Will demonstrate an interest in Learning/Further Training
• Have good IT skills
• Preferably have a NVQ2 food hygiene

If this sounds like the role for you then apply now!