Domestic Assistant - Holywell Community Hospital

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Wales seeks part-time Domestic Assistants to maintain cleanliness and support patient care at Holywell Community Hospital. The role requires teamwork and a focus on customer service, with on-the-job training provided. Candidates can apply in Welsh or English, enhancing inclusivity within the workplace.

Qualifications

• Passion to help others with a customer-care focus.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of floors, furniture, and fittings.
• Carry out non-cleaning tasks as per set standards.
• Operate cleaning equipment to meet cleanliness standards.
• Handle refuse for disposal purposes.
• Replenish supplies as required.

Skills

Customer-care focus

Ability to speak Welsh

Job description

Overview

We currently have opportunities in our Domestic Services Department at Holywell Community Hospital for enthusiastic, motivated individuals. The Domestic Services team are responsible for maintaining environmental cleanliness 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 not essential as successful candidates will receive on‑the‑job training and supervision. Uniform/protective clothing will be provided. This is a part‑time post (35 hours per week) from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm, working 5 days per week on a rota to include weekends. Rates of pay are circa £12.70 per hour, with enhanced rates for work on Saturdays (circa £17.76 per hour) and Sundays (circa £23.05 per hour).

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of cleanliness of floors, furniture and fittings, and remove marks from walls, partitions, doors, etc., in accordance with set methods, standards and frequencies.
• Carry out non-cleaning tasks such as washing of patients' crockery, jugs and glasses and making beds with clean linen (within staff accommodation) in accordance with set standards and frequency.
• Operate cleaning equipment, including electrical equipment, 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 stocks of cleaning materials, refuse bags, toilet tissue, paper hand towels, hand soap and hand moisturiser and request replacements 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 to achieve the specified standard of cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with Health Board and Departmental policies, procedures and good practices.

Qualifications and Benefits

• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
• Passion to help others, drive and enthusiasm to make a difference with a customer-care focus.
• Disability Confident Employer status; commitment to equality and diversity.

Please click to apply, indicating which post (or posts) you feel would suit you best in the Supporting Information in the Application Form. Also, indicate the transferrable skills you have which would be beneficial to this role. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; Welsh and English applications will be treated equally.