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As part of the Ward Cleaning Schedule and cleaning products listing, ensure the safe storage and use of cleaning products.

• Maintain cleaning equipment to a high standard, for example: mop heads being cleaned regularly and equipment regularly cleaned and maintained.
•  As required by the Ward Manager undertake the regular monitoring of cleaning standards using the approved checklist.
• Undertake the provision of a meals and beverage service. All catering services are based upon a ‘bought-in’ meals service, this means there is no cooking.  The correct type and number of frozen meals are reheated and vegetables cooked.  The work covers the full provision of meals from kitchen to table, including serving and washing up (via dishwasher).  Full training will be provided.
• The handling and safe storage of all waste. This will include the handling of bagged clinical waste in addition to recyclables and general waste.
• Undertake laundry duties – this includes receiving / putting away of deliveries, and removing soiled linen to the storage area.
• As and when necessary the ordering of cleaning materials, ordering of catering items including frozen foods, simple stock control (overseen by Ward Manager).
• Participate in training as directed by the Ward Manager. This would include training in cleaning techniques and mandatory training such as Food Hygiene, Fire Safety, Moving & Handing together with a willingness to undertake an NVQ in Housekeeping to develop a broader knowledge and skills base on Ward.