Domestic Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Wrexham

On-site

GBP 12,000 - 25,000

Part time

4 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Uniform/protective clothing provided

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) invitations for Domestic Assistants at Wrexham Maelor Hospital and annex buildings. Roles involve cleaning to defined standards with on-the-job training and uniform provided. Permanent contracts exist with a part-time post (35 hours/week, 7am–2:30pm, 5 days per week on a rota including weekends).

Applicants may be Welsh or English speakers. The board emphasizes equality and diversity and offers supportive organisational values in North Wales.

Qualifications

Previous experience of working within the cleaning industry will be beneficial but it is not essential
On the job training and supervision provided

Responsibilities

Maintain standards of cleanliness of floors, furniture and fittings and remove marks from walls/doors within set methods and frequencies
Carry out non-cleaning tasks such as washing patient crockery and making beds with clean linen
Operate cleaning equipment to achieve specified cleanliness levels
Handle refuse for disposal purposes
Replenish supplies of towels, toilet tissue, soap and moisturiser as required
Monitor stock of cleaning materials and request supplies as needed
Organise day-to-day workload to complete tasks to standard
Complete documentation recording full cleans
Demonstrate understanding of cleaning methods and frequencies
Communicate with Supervisors, patients, visitors and staff to achieve standards
Ensure compliance with policies and good practices

Job description

Job Overview

We currently have opportunities in our Domestic Services Department at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital and annex buildings for enthusiastic, motivated individuals. The Domestic Services team have responsibility for ensuring that standards of environmental cleanliness are maintained and we are seeking additional Domestic Assistants to carry out these duties within our hospital. Previous experience of working within the cleaning industry will be beneficial but it is not essential as the successful candidates will receive on the job training and supervision. Uniform/protective clothing will also be provided.

We are offering permanent contracts of employment and have a number of the following posts available:

Part time post (35 hours a week) – 7am to 2:30pm – working 5 days per week on a rota to include weekends. Rates of pay are circa £13.45 per hour, with enhanced rates for work undertaken on Saturday and Sunday.

Main duties of the job

Maintain standards of cleanliness of floors, furniture and fittings, as well as removal of marks from walls/partitions/doors etc in accordance with set methods, standards and frequencies.
Carry out non-cleaning tasks i.e. washing of patients crockery, jugs and glasses and making of beds with clean linen (within staff accommodation) in accordance with set standards and frequency.
Operate cleaning equipment, including electrical in order to achieve the specified standards of cleanliness.
Handling of refuse for disposal purposes.
Replenish supplies of paper hand towels, toilet tissue, soap and hand moisturiser as required.
Monitor the stocks of cleaning materials, refuse bags, toilet tissue, paper hand towels, hand soap and hand moisturiser and request as supply as necessary.
Organise own day to day workload within work scheduling guidelines to ensure that all cleaning tasks are completed to the set standard.
Complete documentation to record ‘full clean’ completed.
Demonstrate an understanding of specified cleaning methods and frequencies.
Communicate with Domestic Supervisors, patients, visitors, ward and departmental staff in order to achieve the specified standard of cleanliness.
Ensure compliance with Health Board and Departmental policies, procedure and good practices.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

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