Domestic Assistant

Overview

£12.51 per hour, 6 hours per week. Are you looking for a new challenge? For a rewarding job where you have the opportunity to make a real difference in the healthcare field? If so, we would love to hear from you! A new opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Assistant to join the Medirest family. We are looking for new members to join our dedicated team, delivering outstanding cleaning services for patients, visitors and staff of the hospital.

As a Domestic Assistant, you will play a vital role in infection control that helps keep the hospital operating and able to deliver life-changing medical services. This is more than a cleaning job; it makes a real difference.

Shift pattern ideas include evenings on Saturday and Sunday. Specific rota details are not provided in this description.

• High and low dusting, mopping, wiping and scrubbing surfaces.
• Cleaning of wards, side rooms, toilets, showers, infected and public areas.
• Ensure rubbish bins are maintained and removed when full.
• Maintain high hospital standards by ensuring all areas are clean, presentable and safe for visitors by following the required policies and procedures.
• Use equipment in accordance with the role following all Health & Safety guidelines.
• Passionate about patient care, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and healthcare staff.
• Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a team with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business.
• Confident working in a hospital environment and aware that you may encounter patients who are particularly unwell or distressed.
• Training and willingness to learn and go the extra mile for our patients.

• Experience not required for this role; willingness to learn and take pride in your work is valued.
• Ability to work in a hospital environment and communicate effectively with patients, visitors and healthcare staff.
• Compliance with Health & Safety guidelines and ability to use cleaning equipment safely.
• Commitment to infection control and maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check; costs met by the employer.
• All applicants will be considered regardless of background; equality of opportunity in employment.

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

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