SECTION 1- MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Acting as a witness when receiving patients property. Ensuring that property left on the unit by patients/relatives is managed appropriately as per Trust Policy Monitor and identify shortages in linen stock on ward Ensuring environment affords privacy and dignity to service users at all times Tidy and clear linen as necessary Liaison with Trust estates team to ensure safe environment for staff and patients Ensuring that each patient has the correct choice of meal they are required. Liaising closely with the catering department to ensure adequate provision of meals Helping in the preparation of breakfast and the distribution of all meals to patients. Observing and assisting patients with feeding at mealtimes under instruction from a qualified nurse Helping in the preparation and distribution of beverages to patients Collection of used cutlery/dishes after meals Ensuring that kitchen area is clean and tidy at all times Washing crockery as necessary Maintaining stock rotation taking into account expiry dates Being open, friendly, warm and honest toward others Acting in a polite, courteous and professional manner toward patients/relatives/visitors to ward Talking and listening to patients and their relatives, referring them to a trained nurse when necessary To carry out general tidying duties in clinical, sanitary, and general areas to required standard and schedule Washing beds and clearing lockers after discharge Making up of unoccupied beds Disposing of and replacing urinals/sputum pots etc Cleaning bathroom/sluice Ordering of provisions and crockery as directed by ward sister/charge nurse Ensuring waste paper bins are emptied and that correct colour of bags are used Correct storage and rotation of supplies received from stores Monitoring and identifying stock shortages/over ordering and inform Line manager Monitoring and identifying inadequate lighting/heating/ventilation on the ward Reporting to the nurse in charge hazards and faulty equipment on the ward Willingly running errands as requested by trained nurses.
Maintaining confidentiality of patients at all times Orientating new patients to the ward environment Reporting verbally to appropriate trained nurse on patients behaviour/needs SECTION 2 - PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Attending In-Service Department lectures as provided by the In-Service Training Department. Receiving instruction and information from trained staff at ward level Attending fire lectures annually Attending health and safety lectures annually Seeking advice and guidance from trained staff on all matters relating to the above duties and any other duties which may be requested of the housekeeper.
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