Job Description

Bank hours when available Monday to Sunday from either morning, midday, evening covering various Carlisle & Brampton sites.

Flexible to work at different sites

Undertake a range of cleaning and catering duties within the Hospital Premises.

Each site has various start time and finish times. 6am will be the earliest start time and 8pm will be the latest finish time.

Domestic:

Collect linen stores as required.
Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
Comply with responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable adults
Vacuum carpets, ensuring cleanliness.
Carry out damp dusting of furniture and fittings and at high and low levels.
Mop floor areas and maintain floors using electrical equipment when necessary.
Check electrical equipment is in good condition and currently PAT tested.
Clean toilets, baths and washbasins.
Empty all bins and dispose of waste appropriately, ensuring waste management regulations are followed.
Clean equipment after use.
Assist with ward or departmental duties as appropriate.
Undertake second cleaning of bodily fluids as required
Guard against the potential risk associated with needle stick injuries, especially in toilet areas.
Wear uniform and protective clothing provided, as instructed.
Make beds as requested.
Ensure attendance at appropriate training.

Catering:

To ensure, in conjunction with Nursing staff, that patient are provided with appropriate meals
To ensure, that patient meals are served in a presentable and timely manner and that appropriate cutlery and condiments are supplied
To ensure that all meal tables and eating areas are suitably prepared for meal times and to make sure they are wiped clean at the end of each meal
Probe, record temperature of food and serve
Record waste levels at the end of service