Job Description
The housekeeper will ensure that patients are orientated to the ward/department alerting them not only to the physical layout but also to any routines, for example mealtimes. Also, how to use any bedside equipment, call bells, bed controls, television etc.
Assist the midwifery team in the maintenance of the ward environment for the benefit of the patients and staff.
Contribute to the wellbeing of the patient by assisting with their nutritional needs.
Ensuring that all stores items are available at all times
- Welcome visitors, and will receive and pass on information to others, whilst maintaining confidentiality.
- Encourage patients, relatives and significant others to provide feedback in relation to the quality of services and care provided.
- Liaise with Midwife in charge regarding food requirements of all patients and ensure that meals are distributed correctly and timely.
- Liaise with the catering department when necessary. Monitor quantity and quality of meals received in accordance with confirmed daily order.
- Ensure the patients meals are well presented and that they are given to the patients whilst the food is hot.
- Assist patients where necessary in choosing the appropriate choice of meals.
- Prepare food/dietary supplements as directed by nurse in charge.
- Order snack boxes if patients have missed a meal.
- Work at all times in accordance with infection control policies.
- Assist in ensuring the care and safe keeping of patients clothing and personal property. Ensuring that the patients have available to them basic supplies to meet their needs e.g. toiletries/clothing.
- At all times be aware of the needs of patients in relation to privacy and dignity and with regard to different cultures and religious beliefs.
- Ensure that the environment is clean and tidy at all times.
- Ensure the the stock and store rooms are clean and tidy.
- Ensure that the stock level is manage according to labour ward needs.
- Ensure that equipment is maintained and managed according to Trust Policy.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.