Hospice Housekeeper — Clean, Safe Spaces (Evenings/Weekends)

ST DAVID'S HOSPICE; St Davids; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts from charity partners

Training and education opportunities

Job summary

ST DAVID'S HOSPICE is seeking a Bank/Casual Housekeeper in St David’s Hospice, Llandudno, to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. You will be responsible for routine cleaning, infection control, waste handling, and supporting the team to ensure high standards of cleanliness and patient comfort.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends, experience in healthcare settings, empathy with our hospice values, and a willingness to undertake training as needed.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of housekeeping practices.
• Knowledge of health and safety and infection control procedures.
• Excellent teamwork while able to work independently.
• Pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Enthusiastic, friendly and committed to a positive environment for patients and families.
• Willing to undertake training relevant to the role and ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospice, including patient rooms, offices and public areas.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures and hand hygiene requirements.
• Carry out routine cleaning duties (vacuuming, mopping, dusting, sanitising, deep cleaning occasionally).
• Safely handle and dispose of clinical and general waste per hospice procedures.
• Identify and report health and safety concerns, hazards, accidents or equipment faults.
• Follow hospice policies including confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding, and health & safety.
• Maintain accurate records where required.
• Attend mandatory training and participate in ongoing learning.
• Work independently and as part of the wider hospice team to provide a clean, safe environment.

Skills

Housekeeping

Health and safety

Infection control

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Training and development

Job description

ST DAVID'S HOSPICE is seeking a Bank/Casual Housekeeper in St David’s Hospice, Llandudno, to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. You will be responsible for routine cleaning, infection control, waste handling, and supporting the team to ensure high standards of cleanliness and patient comfort.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends, experience in healthcare settings, empathy with our hospice values, and a willingness to undertake training as needed.