Overview
Cleaning of structures, non-clinical patient equipment and components, manually or mechanically. Isolation cleans/infection cleans as required. Set up and use of Hydrogen Peroxide fogging /UV machine cleaning of areas as required. Carry ascom to respond to requests for infection cleans/Fogging/UV. Maintenance / cleaning of all housekeeping equipment.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the commissioning/ decommissioning of area
* Curtain changes as appropriate, safe removal of dirty linen
* Keep a tidy work environment
* Follow Waste Disposal Policy to ensure safe removal of waste, ensuring correct segregation of waste
* Ensuring that building security controls are adhered to and problems reported immediately
* To cover other clinics or hospitals as necessary
* To work unsupervised as a Lone Worker and be aware of the issues
* Use own judgement to overcome operational issues regarding day to day tasks
* Use cleaning equipment such as buffers, scrubbers and buckets containing water and cleaning solutions, plus low and high cleaning work, requiring physical effort
* Working in the vicinity of body fluids, physical aggression and exposure to hazards may occasionally occur
Quality & Compliance
* Quality – Ensure compliance with Pas 5748 and hygiene standards
* Ensure all appropriate hygiene monitoring is carried out and recorded for every process
* Ensure all Infection Prevention and control procedures are adhered, which includes maintaining a high standard of personal hygiene
* Ensure compliance with all legal requirements of food safety
* Maintain and improve all aspects of service
* Responsible for the flushing of water systems and maintaining accurate records in line with regulations pertaining to Legionella and Pseudomonas as instructed
* Participate in staff involvement groups for all aspects of the Trust Quality Strategy 2016/21
* Participate in trials of products and equipment as required
Communications
* Communications – Ensure good customer relations working with patients and all levels of staff, e.g. ward managers
* To work effectively as part of a team
* Adopt an empathetic approach to patients and visitors, ensuring the areas are cleaned with minimal disruption to patients
* Be aware of patients who may have challenging behaviours due to their medical condition, ensuring confidentiality and privacy and dignity are observed at all times
Safety, Training & Professional Development
* Staff are trained in all aspects of the housekeeping role over a minimum of 4 weeks or until deemed competent
* Standard Operating Procedures to be followed
* All trained staff are expected to display a flexible and supportive attitude to their work and colleagues providing guidance and assistance to new or existing members of staff
* Participate in the staff appraisal system and attend training in accordance with your personal development plan
* Complete and maintain competency level
* Staff to have an understanding of COSHH, and use of PPE, and adhere to health and safety regulations around the use of chemicals
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