Domestic Assistant - Sutton In Ashfield

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in London is seeking a Domestic Assistant who will play a vital role in infection control within the hospital. Responsibilities include cleaning various areas, ensuring high standards, and effectively communicating with patients and staff. No prior experience is necessary, just a strong willingness to learn and a commitment to making a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Passion for patient care and effective communication with patients and staff.
• Ability to work under pressure individually and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and go the extra mile for patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform high and low dusting, mopping, and scrubbing surfaces.
• Clean wards, side rooms, and public areas to maintain hygiene standards.
• Ensure rubbish bins are removed when full and areas remain safe.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Pride in work

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 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.

• 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 & Ireland, 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.

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!