As a housekeeper you will be responsible for leading ward services such as catering, cleaning, assisting in equipment management and the organizing of supplies. The work will include keeping the ward and staff areas clean, serving refreshments when required and clearing away afterwards. General duties may also include, but not be limited to:
- Keep facilities and common areas clean and maintained.
- Clean restrooms and facilitate clean and tidy changing rooms.
- Notify managers of necessary repairs.
- Collect and dispose of refuse where necessary.
- Assist patient relatives when necessary.
- Keep linen room stocked.
- Keep storerooms clean and tidy and decant into clinical areas.
- Any other duties not mentioned commensurate with training and reasonable expectation to ensure proper unit function.
The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel valued and able to share our commitments; Care with Compassion, Champion Inclusion, Act with Integrity and Deliver Excellence.
Patient Focused Care
Being courteous and helpful to patients, families, colleagues and all users and visitors to the ward
Welcome patients to the ward in a friendly, professional manner, orientating them and their families to the ward and hospital where necessary
Provide accurate and timely information to patients regarding ward routines i.e. visiting times, mealtimes
Provide additional refreshments for patients and families where appropriate
Assist in the cleaning of empty beds when requested by the nurse in charge of the unit and ensure that this is correctly set up in preparation for an admission
Answer the telephone, take messages and communicate them to the proper and correct person and/ or team
Support the ward team by undertaking tasks to enhance patient care i.e. collection of food items, laundry, supplies, etc.
Recognise when additional support is required such as interpreters and chaplaincy and arranging such in conjunction with nurse in charge
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
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