Domestic Assistant - Glan Clwyd Hospital

Job Overview

We currently have opportunities in our Domestic Services Department at Glan Clwyd Hospital for enthusiastic, motivated individuals.

The Domestic Services team is responsible 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 in the cleaning industry is beneficial but not essential, as 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 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm.

• 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.
• Handle 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 supplies 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, procedures and good practices.

• Previous experience in the cleaning industry is beneficial but not essential.
• Good communication and customer‑care focus.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable;
  Welsh or English speakers are welcome.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to follow cleaning methods, frequencies and provide documentation.
• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.