Collect linen and make beds
Overview
This standard is about stripping and making beds, handling linen and bed coverings, as well as collecting bed coverings and moving them to the rooms.
Users of this standard will need to communicate effectively to meet individuals' needs and wishes and work in line with health and safety legislation, policy and practices.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1. identify and agree the roles and responsibilities of yourself and others in collecting linen and make beds
P2. select and wear the correct PPE for your role and the procedure you are undertaking in line with organisational policy
P3. select and collect the linens that you need for your work schedule using manual handling procedures in accordance with organisational procedures
P4. ensure you use the right linen depending on the individual and their circumstances
P5. handle and store soiled linens in accordance with organisational requirements
P6. make sure the mattress is clean and intact reporting any damage or soiling
P7. make the bed according to your organisation’s instructions
P8. leave the bed neat, smooth and ready for use
P9. dispose of waste in accordance with organisational procedures
P10. complete all relevant documentation required for collecting linen and make beds
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1. the scope and limitations of your own competence, responsibilities and accountability as it applies to your job role
K2. specific procedures for reporting issues which are beyond your competence, responsibilities and accountability
K3. the correct use of any equipment and PPE to protect the health and safety of you and others
K4. safe moving and handling techniques and why you should always use them
K5. organisational standards for linen and bed coverings
K6. why you should keep soiled linen separate from clean linen
K7. why it is important to check linen to make sure it is clean and up to standard
K8. the types of problems that may happen when you are choosing and collecting linen from the linen store and how to deal with these
K9. the right way to sort different fabrics
K10. organisational procedures for making and re-sheeting beds
K11. the organisational procedures for handling and disposing of soiled/linen
K12. why it is important to use the right type and sized linen
K13. how to dispose of waste in accordance with organisational procedures
K14. how to complete and safely store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements