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Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management
  • Reading

AI generated summary

  • You must maintain cleaning standards, assist with meal service, ensure safety, comply with infection control, report defects, and help prepare beds while coordinating with staff and monitoring service delivery.
  • You will maintain cleaning standards, serve meals, assist with patient needs, manage meal service, and report environmental defects while ensuring infection control compliance.

Requirements

  • To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward.
  • To ensure that the ward is safe and tidy at all times.
  • To liaise with domestic staff/ domestic supervisor to ensure that all ward areas are appropriately cleaned, including deep cleaning and enhanced cleaning.
  • Demonstrate compliance to infection prevention and control policies.
  • To assist patients to order food where necessary, taking into account, special needs and medical requirements.
  • To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks available at ward level as requested.
  • To be responsible for serving meals, ensuring that patients dietary intake is known and that their dietary needs are met.
  • To manage/ co-ordinate meal service.
  • To assist ward staff in the monitoring of service delivery especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment.
  • To ensure that all defects relating to the ward environment are appropriately reported and recorded to maintenance staff.
  • To ensure that equipment awaiting repair is stored safely and sent to other departments as necessary in an appropriate and safe manner.
  • To assist ward staff with the cleaning and preparation of beds.

Responsibilities

  • To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward.
  • To ensure that the ward is safe and tidy at all times.
  • To liaise with domestic staff/ domestic supervisor to ensure that all ward areas are appropriately cleaned, including deep cleaning and enhanced cleaning.
  • Demonstrate compliance to infection prevention and control policies.
  • To assist patients to order food where necessary, taking into account, special needs and medical requirements.
  • To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks available at ward level as requested.
  • To be responsible for serving meals, ensuring that patients dietary intake is known and that their dietary needs are met.
  • To manage/ co-ordinate meal service.
  • To assist ward staff in the monitoring of service delivery especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment.
  • To ensure that all defects relating to the ward environment are appropriately reported and recorded to maintenance staff.
  • To ensure that equipment awaiting repair is stored safely and sent to other departments as necessary in an appropriate and safe manner.
  • To assist ward staff with the cleaning and preparation of beds.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Housekeeper position?

The position involves working weekdays and a weekend every other week.

What is the primary responsibility of a Housekeeper at Berkshire Healthcare?

The primary responsibility is to support the Ward in maintaining cleanliness and compliance with infection control policies while assisting with patients' nutritional needs.

Are there any specific cleaning standards that need to be monitored?

Yes, Housekeepers are responsible for monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward to ensure a safe and tidy environment.

Will I need to work with other staff members?

Yes, Housekeepers will liaise with domestic staff and supervisors to ensure all ward areas are appropriately cleaned and maintained.

Are there responsibilities related to patient meals?

Yes, the Housekeeper is responsible for assisting patients in ordering food, preparing and serving meals, and managing the meal service to meet dietary needs.

What should I do if I notice defects in the ward environment?

You should appropriately report and record any defects to the maintenance staff.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The job details do not specify, but it includes weekday and weekend shifts, suggesting a part-time role.

What benefits does Berkshire Healthcare offer to its employees?

Employees benefit from flexible working options, annual leave, an NHS pension scheme, learning and career development opportunities, various wellbeing tools, discounts, and more.

Who should I contact for more information about the job?

For more details or informal visits, contact Eileen Henderson, Inpatient Services Manager, at eileen.henderson@berkshire.nhs.uk or call 01635 273556.

Are there opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, there are excellent learning and career development opportunities available for employees.

Is parking provided for staff?

Yes, free parking is available across Trust sites for staff.

Is the Housekeeper role temporary or permanent?

The job listing mentions that for secondment roles, if the secondment becomes permanent, the successful candidate may be offered a permanent position.

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Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Caring for and about you is our top priority.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2007
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of mental health and community health services across Berkshire, UK. Their ultimate mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve by delivering high-quality, compassionate care. The Trust focuses on supporting individuals at every stage of life, ensuring accessible and effective healthcare services that promote recovery and improve quality of life.