Band 3 Housekeeper

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities To receive, welcome and guide visitors on the ward, liaising with other staff as appropriate. To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward. To carry out spot checks on environmental standards. To ensure that staff maintain general and specialist equipment e.g. scales wheel chairs and commodes to standards as per cleaning policy. To ensure the ward is safe and tidy at all times. Advising staff to remove clutter, tidy notice boards, signage, etc. To maintain upkeep of patients' bed areas. To identify any problems with cleanliness and report to the ward sister/charge nurse. To ensure specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings. To liaise with catering to ensure that patients have access to high quality meals and refreshments. To identify and report to the nurse in charge/team Leader to ensure that patients have any assistance with eating and drinking.