Catering/Domestic Assistant - PM

Adecco; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is looking for a Hostess/Domestic Assistant at Great Western Hospital, Swindon. The role involves providing exceptional service, maintaining cleanliness, and preparing patient meals. Ideal candidates will have a passion for healthcare and ensuring patient satisfaction. This temporary to permanent position offers shifts from 13:00 to 19:30. Apply now to make a real difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive team environment

Opportunities to develop skills

Qualifications

• Passion for providing exceptional service in a healthcare environment.
• Pride in maintaining cleanliness and ensuring patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of cleanliness and food service in patient areas.
• Prepare and distribute patient meals, snacks, and beverages.
• Collaborate with ward staff on patient dietary needs.
• Maintain hygiene standards and adhere to infection control policies.
• Execute daily and deep cleaning tasks.
• Report maintenance issues for a safe environment.

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Hostess/Domestic Assistant!

Are you passionate about providing exceptional service in a healthcare environment? Do you take pride in maintaining cleanliness and ensuring patient satisfaction? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Role Details

Position: Hostess/Domestic

Location: Great Western Hospital, Swindon

Contract Type: Temp to perm

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Shift Patterns Available: 13:00 - 19:30 (4 on 4 off)

Responsibilities

• As a Hostess/Domestic, you will play a crucial role in delivering high standards of cleanliness and food service in patient areas. Your dedication will directly contribute to infection prevention and enhance patient wellbeing. This dynamic position combines the responsibilities of maintaining hygienic environments and serving delicious meals to patients, all while adhering to dietary requirements and Trust protocols.
• Patient Food Service: Prepare and distribute patient meals, snacks, and hot/cold beverages with care and attention.
• Collaborate with ward staff to ensure patient dietary needs, allergies, and preferences are prioritised.
• Adhere to safe food handling and storage practises in line with HACCP and infection control policies.
• Record food temperatures and fridge logs meticulously as per policy.
• Cleaning & Environmental Hygiene: Clean patient areas, including bed spaces, bathrooms, kitchens, and communal areas to specific cleaning standards.
• Execute daily and deep cleaning tasks according to the Domestic Cleaning Schedule.
• Utilise appropriate cleaning chemicals and equipment safely, following COSHH regulations.
• Report maintenance issues or hazards promptly to ensure a safe environment.
• Infection Prevention & Control: Follow hand hygiene, PPE, and cross-contamination procedures diligently.
• Respond swiftly to cleaning requests related to spills, bodily fluids, or isolation areas.
• Support outbreak control procedures when required, ensuring a safe space for all.

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge in a healthcare setting.
• The chance to make a real difference in patients' lives every day!

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role.

About Adecco and Equality

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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