Domestic Assistant Enhanced

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Domestic Assistant Enhanced

Salary Not Specified

Swansea Bay University Health Board, Mount Pleasant, Castell-nedd Port Talbot - Neath Port Talbot

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 19 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 61814cd7164d43f0b7a7f5b83ce5a56f

Full Job Description

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. 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.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, on occasion, the post holder may be required to work at a unit other than their base unit.

Cleaning of toilets, bathrooms, and sanitary fittings

Dry and Damp mopping of hard floors

Replenishing supplies e.g. toilet rolls, hand towels and soap

Empty of bins, collection of clinical and non-clinical waste bags, replacement of bags in bins and cleaning of bins

Vacuum cleaning of soft floor areas

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

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.