Domestic Assistant

Medirest; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Medirest is seeking a Domestic Assistant in London to deliver critical cleaning services in a healthcare environment. This role plays a vital part in infection control and ensuring a safe, clean space for patients and staff. Ideal candidates possess effective communication skills, teamwork, and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Passionate about patient care.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to learn and go the extra mile.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties in various areas of the hospital.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety guidelines.
• Maintain high hospital standards of cleanliness.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Job description

£13.85 per hour, 0 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 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 which will make a real difference.

Here are some details about your shift patterns: Other

• 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.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are passionate about patient care, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and healthcare staff.
• Can work under pressure, individually and as part of a team, with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business.
• Are confident working in a hospital environment and aware that you may come into contact with patients who are particularly unwell or showing signs of distress.
• Previous experience as a Domestic Assistant is not required; what matters most is taking 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 will be met by 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.

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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!