Domestic Assistant inMorriston inMorriston PUBLISHED WED 4 DEC 2024

Band 2 PERMANENT

Swansea Bay University Health Board r09YEVko

Make a positive impact on patient wellbeing by maintaining a clean and hygienic environment.

Receive free specialist training to enhance cleaning skills beyond typical roles.

Part-time permanent contracts provide flexibility with hours ranging from 16 to 32.5 hours per week.

Work collaboratively with clinical staff as key members of ward teams.

Opportunities for job variety as tasks may change across different units within the Health Board.

Contribute to infection control and prevention, which is crucial in healthcare settings.

The Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking Domestic Assistants to join the Hospital Cleaning Team at Morriston Hospital, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a clean environment for patient care. This role involves working closely with clinical staff to ensure cleanliness in both patient and non-patient areas, thereby contributing to infection control and overall patient wellbeing. Domestic Assistants will receive free specialist training to enhance their skills, ensuring adherence to Health & Safety regulations and cleanliness policies while providing customer care.

The positions offered are part-time, with contracts ranging from 16 to 32.5 hours per week, and may require flexibility to work across various Health Board sites. Key responsibilities include daily cleaning tasks, such as maintaining sanitary fittings, mopping floors, replenishing supplies, waste collection, and supporting meal service. Welsh language skills are desirable, but English speakers are also encouraged to apply.

We're looking for more people to join our Hospital Cleaning Team at Morriston Hospital to help us provide a spotless environment for patients.

Being a cleaner in our Hospitals is a special job. Our cleaners are key members of ward teams, working together with clinical staff to support the wellbeing of patients while they are in hospital.

This is because a sparkling clean environment not only makes a hospital stay more pleasant - it also helps keep infections at bay.

Cleaning in a Hospital requires skills over and above a typical cleaning job, so we also provide free specialist training to give you that extra knowledge.

We are offering part time permeant contracts with hours from 16 Hours - 32.5 Hours per week.

You will be required to undertake duties to ensure the upkeep of a clean and hygienic environment within the hospital and other Health Board premises, inclusive of in-patient and non-patient environments under the direction of the Domestic Services Supervisor.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, on occasions, the post holder may be required to work at a unit other sites across the Health Board.

We look forward to hearing to receiving your application.

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

Follow departmental procedures and provide a responsive cleaning and decontamination service for patient and non-patient areas throughout the healthcare premises. The post holder will work across traditional staff group boundaries to provide an effective and timely service and maintain a safe and pleasant environment.

All work to be undertaken in line with Health & Safety, COSHH and cleanliness policies and procedures, and with a commitment to customer care, following on the job training.

About us
Daily/weekly cleaning of all areas of allocated ward or department, in line with work schedules, including:

Cleaning of toilets, bathrooms and sanitary fittingsDry and Damp mopping of hard floorsReplenishing supplies e.g. toilet rolls, hand towels and soapEmpty of bins, collection of clinical and non-clinical waste bags, replacement of bags in bins and cleaning of binsVacuum cleaning of soft floor areasUse of buffing machinery to clean hard floorsDamp dusting of fixtures and fittingsCleaning of high and low level surfacesRegeneration and service of patient mealsMonitoring and completion of record charts for patient food wasteCleaning of ward kitchen and associated equipment and storage areasCleaning of patient crockery using mechanical dishwasherCollect wash and refill patients water jugs deliverGive out beverages and collect meal trays.

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Here are 5 questions you could be asked if you apply for this job: Start practice interview... NEW!

1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in this Domestic Assistant role?

2. What do you understand about the importance of cleanliness in a hospital setting?

3. How would you describe your previous experiences in cleaning or maintenance roles?

4. Can you provide an example of when you had to adhere to strict health and safety procedures in your previous job?

5. This role requires attention to detail. Can you describe a time when your attention to detail made a difference in your work?

1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in this Domestic Assistant role?

2. What do you understand about the importance of cleanliness in a hospital setting?

3. How would you describe your previous experiences in cleaning or maintenance roles?

4. Can you provide an example of when you had to adhere to strict health and safety procedures in your previous job?

5. This role requires attention to detail. Can you describe a time when your attention to detail made a difference in your work?

Useful skills for a Domestic Assistant: Click to view

To work as a Domestic Assistant in the UK, you will typically need the following skills and qualities:

1. Cleaning Skills: Proficiency in cleaning techniques and knowledge of appropriate cleaning products for different surfaces and materials.

2. Attention to Detail: The ability to notice and address small details that contribute to overall cleanliness and organization.

3. Time Management: Efficiently managing your time to complete tasks within designated time frames.

4. Physical Stamina: The role often involves physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

5. Communication Skills: Good communication skills to understand instructions and interact with clients or family members.

6. Reliability and Trustworthiness: Employers need to trust that you will perform your duties consistently and honestly.

7. Adaptability: The ability to adapt to different households and specific cleaning requirements or preferences.

8. Organizational Skills: Maintaining orderliness not just in cleaning but also in managing supplies and schedules.

9. Customer Service Skills: A friendly demeanor and approachability can improve your relationship with the households you assist.

10. Health and Safety Awareness: Understanding safe practices regarding cleaning materials and equipment, as well as basic health and safety regulations.

11. Basic Cooking Skills (if required): Some roles may include meal preparation, so basic cooking skills may be beneficial.

12. Problem-Solving Skills: Being able to address and resolve issues that may arise in the cleaning process.

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