Domestic Assistant

OCS Group Limited; Eppleworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain a safe and pleasant environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate will work closely with other staff, manage waste disposal, and ensure the correct use of cleaning agents and procedures. Qualifications include GCSEs in Maths and English, as well as effective communication skills. Join us to make a real difference in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Knowledge of National Standards of Cleanliness.
• Experience in cleaning and infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and pleasant environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Manage waste disposal following proper protocols.
• Use cleaning agents safely and according to instructions.
• Perform deep cleans and infection control cleaning as required.
• Report defective machinery to the Hotel Services Team Leader.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of COSHH

Ability to work in a team

Computer literacy

Education

GCSE standard including Maths and English

Job description

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference in creating a safe and pleasant environment for patients, staff, and visitors? Join our team as a Domestic Assistant and be part of a supportive and dedicated group. If you are committed to maintaining high standards and ensuring a welcoming environment, apply now and join us in making a difference! As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• The Domestic Assistant should work closely with other staff to ensure a safe and pleasant environment is provided for patients, staff and visitors.
• Regular removal of waste ensuring the correct use of bags and labelling procedures and ensuring that bags are disposed of in the correct waste bins in designated areas. Ensuring that clinical waste bags are secured with correct tape in accordance with hospital procedures and colour coding.
• To use all chemicals/cleaning agents in a safe and economical manner and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. To only use chemicals which are supplied by the business.
• Undertake deep clean, clinical clean, admission and infection cleans as required by infection control procedure including removal, laundering, and hanging of curtains.
• To report immediately to the Hotel Services Team Leader any defective machinery for further reporting to the Estates Department for repair.
• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
• Educated to GCSE standard, including Maths and English.
• Experience and knowledge of computer technologies.
• Knowledge of National Standards of Cleanliness and understanding of COSHH and Health and Safety procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors.
• OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
• Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.