Domestic Assistant - Healthcare Zero Hrs

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare services provider in Dartford is recruiting a Domestic Assistant to support infection control and maintain hygiene in a hospital environment. This role involves various cleaning tasks, and no prior experience is required. The ideal candidate is passionate about patient care and can work under pressure, both individually and as part of a team. A flexible approach and a willingness to learn are essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Passionate about patient care, able to communicate effectively with patients.
• Able to work under pressure and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and take pride in work.

Responsibilities

• Perform high and low dusting, mopping, and scrubbing surfaces.
• Clean wards, side rooms, and bathrooms as required.
• Maintain high hospital standards for cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Cleaning skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Domestic Assistant - Healthcare Zero Hrs to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Healthcare on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week., 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.