Domestic Assistant

Chartwells Independent; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells Independent seeks a Domestic Assistant to join their dedicated team at a hospital in Blackpool. This role involves crucial cleaning duties that contribute to infection control and patient care. Ideal candidates will be effective communicators who are flexible and eager to support the healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about patient care with effective communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and as part of a team.
• Confident working in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of wards, side rooms, and toilets.
• Maintaining high hospital cleanliness standards.
• Using equipment safely following Health & Safety guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Job description

£12.36 per hour, 16.5 hours per week

Are you looking for a new challenge? For a rewarding job where you have the opportunity to make a real difference? Would you like to contribute to the greater good of the healthcare field? If so, then 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 highly dedicated team, who deliver 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 is needed to keep the hospital operating and doing what it does best. Without the Domestic Assistants, the hospital wouldn't be able to deliver its life-changing medical services. Believe us when we say, this isn't just any cleaning job; this is a cleaning job that will make a real difference.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern might be:

• Monday: Mornings
• Tuesday: Mornings
• Wednesday: Mornings
• Thursday: Flexible
• Friday: Flexible
• Saturday: Flexible
• Sunday: Flexible

Responsibilities include:

• 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 policies and procedures.
• Use equipment in accordance with the role, following all Health & Safety guidelines.

Qualifications and qualities we're looking for:

• Passionate about patient care, with effective communication skills 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 come into contact with unwell or distressed patients.
• No previous experience as a Domestic Assistant is necessary; what matters most is pride in your work and a willingness to learn and go the extra mile for our patients.
• This position is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check; costs met by the employer.

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest provides hotel services including catering, domestics, portering, security, and reception at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

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