Ward Host/Domestic Assistant - Full Time

Adecco; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Hostess/Domestic Assistant to provide patient food service and maintain cleanliness in a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate will ensure patient satisfaction while adhering to safety and hygiene standards. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.21 and an opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives every day.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive team environment

Opportunities to develop skills in healthcare

Making a difference in patients' lives

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare service preferred.
• Understanding of food handling safety and cleaning protocols.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute patient meals, ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Clean and maintain patient areas to a high standard.
• Follow infection control procedures and respond to cleaning requests.

Skills

Patient food service

Cleaning and environmental hygiene

Infection prevention and control

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Hostess/Domestic Assistant!

Are you passionate about providing exceptional service in a healthcare environment? Do you take pride in maintaining cleanliness and ensuring patient satisfaction? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Position: Hostess/Domestic

Location: Great Western Hospital, Swindon

Contract Type: Temporary Ongoing

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Shift Patterns Available: 07:00 - 19:00 (4 on 4 off on a rota basis)

Responsibilities

• Patient Food Service
  • Prepare and distribute patient meals, snacks, and hot/cold beverages with care and attention.
  • Collaborate with ward staff to ensure patient dietary needs, allergies, and preferences are prioritised.
  • Adhere to safe food handling and storage practises in line with HACCP and infection control policies.
  • Record food temperatures and fridge logs meticulously as per policy.
• Cleaning & Environmental Hygiene
  • Clean patient areas, including bed spaces, bathrooms, kitchens, and communal areas to specific cleaning standards.
  • Execute daily and deep cleaning tasks according to the Domestic Cleaning Schedule.
  • Utilise appropriate cleaning chemicals and equipment safely, following COSHH regulations.
  • Report maintenance issues or hazards promptly to ensure a safe environment.
• Infection Prevention & Control
  • Follow hand hygiene, PPE, and cross-contamination procedures diligently.
  • Respond swiftly to cleaning requests related to spills, bodily fluids, or isolation areas.
  • Support outbreak control procedures when required, ensuring a safe space for all.

What We Offer

A friendly and supportive team environment.

Opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge in a healthcare setting.

The chance to make a real difference in patients' lives every day!

How to Apply

If you're ready to take on this rewarding role and contribute to a vital service in the healthcare sector, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join us in delivering outstanding care and support to our patients.

To Apply: Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role.

About Adecco and Equal Opportunities

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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