Domestic Assistant

Medirest; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Cambridge seeks a Domestic Assistant to provide outstanding cleaning services in a hospital environment. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in wards and public areas, ensuring high standards of hygiene, and effectively communicating with patients and staff. Training will be provided; no previous experience necessary. This role emphasizes pride in work and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Passionate about patient care and able to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Capable of working flexible hours and under pressure.
• Confident in a hospital environment, interacting with patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform dusting, mopping, and scrubbing surfaces.
• Clean wards, toilets, and public areas.
• Ensure rubbish bins are maintained and emptied.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

£12.51 per hour, 36.25 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications / Skills

• 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 at times you will come in contact with patients that are particularly unwell or showing signs of distress.
• It doesn\'t matter if you\'ve never worked as a Domestic Assistant before. What does matter to us the most, is taking pride in what you do 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.

About Compass / Medirest

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, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

Job Reference: com/1809/72257002/52763537/BU #Medirest

Equal Opportunity

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!