Job overview

Part time Housekeeper 

• To support the Ward Manager in the day to day running of the Wards, together with specified tasks to meet individual patient needs as determined by the Ward Manager / Deputy Ward Manager or Nurse in Charge.
• To be responsible for general housekeeping duties within the wards.
• To work closely with contractors and support services and monitor quality standards and rectify deficiencies in liaison with the Ward Managers.

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

Main duties of the job

• In partnership with Domestic Services ensure that a clean, safe and comfortable environment is maintained and patient equipment is decontaminatedin line with the BCUHB Cleaning Responsibility Framework/Tasks.
• Participates with the clean hospital audits and act upon findings within realm of responsibility.
• Assist in maintaining the unit in a tidy and uncluttered manner at all times.
• Working in partnership with Registered Nurses ensure that all trolley areas are clean, uncluttered and fully stocked, and once a trolley is empty ensure that all necessary measures are undertaken in preparation for the next patient.
• Liaise with estates department to resolve issues e.g. blocked sink, leaking pipes
• In collaboration with the Domestic Services ensure that the flushing of water systems decontamination showers occur on a daily basis and is recorded on the agreed documentation.
• Communicate with hospital departments to ensure that there is prompt and appropriate delivery of services to the unit e.g.
• Participate in ordering, monitoring and maintaining adequate clinical and non-clinical supplies to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• The laundering of specialist items. e.g. slide sheets
• Ensure all medicines ‘top ups’ are ordered and stored correctly.
• Carry out quality assurance audits on a regular basis monitoring cleaning, and the patient environment quality standards in compliance with Credits for Cleaning. Document findings using agreed paperwork.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.