Domestic Assistant - St Helens

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; St Helens; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in England is seeking dedicated Domestic Assistants to join their team. In this vital role, you will maintain high cleaning standards to support patient care and infection control within the hospital. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to learn and make a real difference. The position offers evening and weekend shifts, reflecting the needs of the hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for patient care and effective communication.
• Team player with a flexible approach.
• Confidence working in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning tasks across various hospital areas.
• Maintain cleanliness to high hospital standards.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and effectively.

Skills

Passionate about patient care

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work under pressure

Willingness to learn

Job description

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 the 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.

Shift Pattern:

• Mon: Evenings
• Tues: Evenings
• Weds: Evenings
• Thurs: Evenings
• Fri: Evenings
• Sat: Day or evening shifts
• Sun: Day or evening shifts

Responsibilities:

1. High and low dusting, mopping, wiping and scrubbing surfaces.
2. Cleaning of wards, side rooms, toilets, showers, infected and public areas.
3. Ensure rubbish bins are maintained and removed when full.
4. Maintain high hospital standards by ensuring all areas are clean, presentable and safe for visitors by following the required policies and procedures.
5. Use equipment in accordance with the role following all Health & Safety guidelines.

What we're looking for:

• 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 that you may come into contact with patients who are unwell or distressed.
• No previous experience as a Domestic Assistant is necessary; 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 met by the employer.

About us:

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.