Domestic Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Eastleigh is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join their team. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards within a hospital environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for patient care and effective communication skills. No prior experience necessary if you show pride in your work and a willingness to learn. The position offers £12.36 per hour for 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Passionate about patient care and able to communicate effectively.
• Confident working in a hospital environment with distressed patients.
• Willingness to learn and take pride in work.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties including mopping, dusting, and scrubbing.
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas for safety and presentation.
• Follow Health & Safety guidelines in cleaning tasks.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

£12.36 per hour, 37.5 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.

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 and requirements

• 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 the employer

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/0309/98423001/52750730/R/BU #Medirest

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!