Domestic Assistant - Havant

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Havant; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Medirest, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a Domestic Assistant to support infection control and keep hospital environments clean and safe for patients and staff.

You will clean wards and public areas, maintain hygiene standards and interact with patients and visitors while staying flexible and calm under pressure. No prior experience is required, and a willingness to learn is highly valued.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required for Domestic Assistant.
• Willingness to learn and go the extra mile for patients.
• Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and staff.

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 policies.
• Use equipment in accordance with Health & Safety guidelines.
• Contribute to patient care through clean, safe environments.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Under pressure

Flexible approach

Patient care

Willing to learn

Tools

Cleaning equipment usage

Job description

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 lifechanging 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.

• 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.
• 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.

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.