More about the role:
Key Result Areas
- Carry out cleaning duties as per cleaning schedule for any assigned area
- Issue stock and consumables to areas and departments as per weekly schedule and when required.
- Assist in the security of stock at all times and to ensure that an effective system of recording stock movements is maintained
- Sort, document, transport and deliver all patients, goods, records etc. to wards and departments when required.
- Deliver patient food to wards and departments to agreed frequencies when required.
- Carry out curtain changes on wards and departments to agreed frequencies when required.
- Replenish disposable items (i.e. hand towels, toilet rolls etc.)
- Collect up crockery, cutlery and water jugs and glasses, (if required)
- Regeneration and service of the food/drinks with nursing assistant on the wards, in line with Food Hygiene Regulations (if required)
- Clean all work areas/equipment during and after use and remove all waste to the appropriate area
- Observe the codes of practice for Food Hygiene and safety within the ward kitchens
- Ensure that customer complaints are promptly dealt with, and action taken to prevent reoccurrence
- Use machinery as shown and taught, ensuring that the equipment is used safely and in accordance with current regulations and company policies. To maintain the equipment in a clean, safe and tidy environment
- Report all maintenance issues and hazards to your supervisor / line manager
- Ensure you correctly bag and tag all your rubbish and leave for collection, in line with the hospitals waste policy
- Ensure all food is stored, handled and packed in accordance with Food Handling and Hygiene Regulations
- Maintain records of temperatures and remedial action taken where necessary
- Comply with all Health and Safety legislation which is laid out in the company’s Health & Safety Manual (COSHH procedures in the selection, use and recovery of cleaning chemicals, wearing PPE and manual handling etc) PPE= Personal Protective Equipment, (this includes goggles, rubber gloves, aprons etc.)
- Observe and maintain the right for patient privacy and confidentiality
- Ensure hygiene levels are maintained in accordance with current legislation and provide a safe environment for customers and staff
- Comply with the current dress and personal hygiene regulations
- Attend and comply with any training
- Develop good lines of communication and relationships at all levels within your team and with other colleagues and customers
- Take reasonable and practical measures to ensure the safety and security of patients within immediate working environments
- Carry out the duties/tasks on specific schedules, once full training has been given.
- Perform any reasonable and practical instructions as requested by a Supervisor or manager appropriate to the needs of the service.
What we'll give:
A new and exciting role has arisen at Chase farm Hospital. We currently have 6 Rapid response positions to be filled
2 x 35 hours - 07.00am/15.00pm
2 x 35 hours - 15.00pm/23.00pm
1 x 28 hours - 07.00am/15.00pm
1 x 28 hours - 15.00pm/23.00pm
The wage for this role is £7.38 - £7.83