Job Description

Working within a Mental Health Hospital setting. To provide the highest possible standards of domestic services, food service, hygiene and safety to service users without constant supervision, and be able to work as part of a team.



To observe current Health & Safety Regulations, and strictly adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Policy and Waste Disposal Policy.

General Cleaning:

Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards, work surfaces, dining tables etc.



Move light equipment, e.g. tables, chairs, beds and couches (if on castors) to facilitate cleaning, taking into consideration manual handling risks at all times.



Clean high level surfaces as appropriate, e.g. ledges, pipes, wardrobes, lights, picture rails etc. and damp dust all furniture fixtures, fittings and ledges etc.



Clean paintwork, walls, doors etc. and internal glass as defined in work schedule.



Clean toilets, showers and hand basins; wall coverings and mirrors



General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.

Catering:

Loading Burlodge trolley with patient food and setting oven



Unloading and preparing for service to patients



Clearing away after meals, temperature testing, informing kitchen of shortages or wastage



Langley Green is an acute inpatient unit, providing multi-disciplinary care and treatment to working age adults within the least restrictive environment, which is both safe and therapeutic. The Hospital is one of many run by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and more information may be found on our website at www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk

General Cleaning:

Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards, work surfaces, dining tables etc.



Move light equipment, e.g. tables, chairs, beds and couches (if on castors) to facilitate cleaning, taking into consideration manual handling risks at all times.



Clean high level surfaces as appropriate, e.g. ledges, pipes, wardrobes, lights, picture rails etc. and damp dust all furniture fixtures, fittings and ledges etc.



Clean paintwork, walls, doors etc. and internal glass as defined in work schedule.



Clean toilets, showers and hand basins; wall coverings and mirrors



General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.



Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.



Maintain all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or broken equipment as appropriate



Replenish stock where appropriate, e.g. disposal bags, soap, paper hand towels, toilet rolls and nursing rolls.

Catering:

Loading Burlodge trolley with patient food and setting oven



Unloading and preparing for service to patients



Breakfast preparation including toast



Clearing away after meals, temperature testing, informing kitchen of shortages or wastage



Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.



General Duties



Inform the Supervisor of any maintenance work required or any defects to equipment



Ensure that stock levels are maintained at all times by timely submission of requisitions to Supervisors



Undertake any other duties as may be required by line management internal job rotation and absence cover.