Housekeeper inSheffield inSheffield PUBLISHED
MON 27 JAN 2025
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives by providing a clean and safe environment.
Working as part of a dedicated team within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, fostering a collaborative and supportive work atmosphere.
Development of strong communication skills while interacting with patients, staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Variety in daily tasks, including cleaning, meal preparation, and patient assistance, which can lead to a dynamic and engaging work experience.
Contributing to the overall patient experience and comfort, enhancing their recovery and well-being on the ward.
Gaining valuable healthcare experience that could be beneficial for career growth within the NHS.
Satisfaction from the visible impact of your work on patient care and the ward environment.
The Housekeeper role at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves contributing to a clean, safe, and welcoming environment in the Renal F ward, which caters to patients, including those with new renal transplants. Key responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness of bed areas, cleaning and caring for equipment, making and changing beds, and managing patients' lockers. The Housekeeper will also assist patients with meal selections, set tables, serve meals, and ensure the cleanliness of dining items.
Successful candidates must possess strong communication skills and exhibit teamwork capability while also being able to work independently. This position is vital in enhancing patient comfort and supporting ward staff, and applicants are encouraged to demonstrate their qualifications in alignment with the job criteria.
Successful candidates must possess strong communication skills and exhibit teamwork capability while also being able to work independently. This position is vital in enhancing patient comfort and supporting ward staff, and applicants are encouraged to demonstrate their qualifications in alignment with the job criteria.
Renal F is a renal ward that also has new Renal transplant patients
It is an exciting opportunity to really make a difference on a ward and contribute to providing a friendly, clean, safe and comfortable environment for the patients and ward staff
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a team but also use own initiative.
- Ensure bed areas are clean and prepared for new patients
- Care and cleaning of equipment
- Cleaning and making beds
- Care of patients lockers and bed areas
- Assist patients with meal choices as directed by the Nurse in Charge
- Assist with the setting of tables, serving of meals, cleaning crockery, replenishing water jugs
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