Overview of the ward housekeeper’s role
In the first instance, ward housekeeping services will focus on cleanliness, food and maintaining the environment. Each ward will have one ward housekeeper, who will be part of the ward team and will be supervised by the ward sister. Together they will work to deliver quality food services and a clean and welcoming ward environment. The ward housekeeper
will ensure these services are delivered by supervising a group of staff or working closely with staff from other departments using service level understandings to define the standards to be achieved.
Ward sisters will manage the ward environment, supported