Ward Housekeeper (Weekend, Saturday and Sunday)

We are looking for a part time ward housekeeper on behalf of our client, to work in a local NHS Trust in Pontefract area.

Hours of work: Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 7pm (15 hours per week)

Salary: £26,000per yearpg for Saturday, £26,000 per year for Sunday

Duration: Temporary for at least 3 months

Your main duties will be:

Undertake the collection, ordering and distribution of patient food in a timely manner at appropriate meal times
Taking menu orders directly from patients.
Taking delivery of food trolleys.
The serving of food trays directly to the patient.
Preparing patients for their meal and directly assisting patients assessed as suitable by the Registered Nurse.
The collection of trays and return to food trolleys, noting what patient’s have/have not eaten and report, where necessary to the nurse in charge.
Refresh and distribute water jugs to patients, as required.
Prepare and distribute hot and cold drinks to patients, as required.
Responsible on behalf of the Sister / Charge Nurse for the correct care of ward mattresses and to assist the ward team with bed making.
Handling of dirty/infected linen and removal to central uplift point.

A Level 2 Food Safety Certificate and a previous work history in a domestic/catering background would be preferred, but if you have the correct skills set for the role, then do not hesitate to apply by using the online facility.

Please note that, this position is subjected to Enhanced CRB Disclosure.

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