Domestic Assistant - Ablett Unit

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Glan Clwyd Hospital, part of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, is seeking a motivated Domestic Assistant to support the Domestic Services team in maintaining high cleanliness standards within the hospital setting.

The role is part-time (20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 4pm–8pm) with on-the-job training and uniform provided. Welsh/English language skills are welcomed and valued in this environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning is beneficial but not essential.
• Welsh and/or English language skills are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of floors, furniture and fittings.
• Operate cleaning equipment to required standards.
• Handle refuse for disposal purposes.
• Replenish hand towels, toilet tissue, soap and moisturiser.
• Monitor stocks of cleaning materials and request supplies as needed.
• Organise day-to-day workload to complete tasks to standard.
• Record full cleans and complete documentation.
• Demonstrate understanding of cleaning methods and frequencies.
• Communicate with Supervisors, patients, staff to achieve cleanliness standards.
• Ensure compliance with Health Board policies and good practices.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Overview

We currently have an opportunity in our Domestic Services Department at Glan Clwyd Hospital 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. Part time post (20 hours a week) - working Monday to Friday - 4pm to 8pm.

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.
• 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.

Person specification

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification