Medirest
Domestic Assistant
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Domestic Assistant
Domestic Assistant (Contracted Hours) – Medirest
Hourly Rate: £12.92 per hour Contract: 15 hours per week (contracted across weeks per year)
About the Role
Are you looking for a new challenge? Our Domestic Assistant role offers meaningful work in the healthcare field, where you can make a real difference.
We are seeking dedicated individuals to embed in our high-performing team, delivering outstanding cleaning services for patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
As a Domestic Assistant, you’ll play a critical role in infection control, essential for keeping the hospital operational and ensuring its life-changing medical services remain intact. This isn’t just any cleaning job—it makes a meaningful impact on patient care and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily high-standard cleaning tasks:
- High and low dusting, mopping, wiping, and scrubbing surfaces.
- Deep-cleaning hospital wards, side rooms, toilets, showers, and both infected and public areas.
- Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety guidelines when using cleaning equipment.
- Waste management – maintaining and emptying rubbish bins promptly.
- Maintaining high hospital hygiene standards—upholding cleanliness, presentation, and safety protocols for staff and visitors.
- Demonstrating empathy and professionalism when dealing with:
- Patients (including those who are particularly unwell or distressed).
- Visitors and hospital staff.
- Flexible, problem-solving work ethic, including:
- Operating independently or as part of a team under pressure.
- Meeting operational requirements with a proactive approach.
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Requirements & Qualities
Experience Not Required
- A passion for patient-centred care is essential—experience in domestic roles isn’t necessary.
- A strong willingness to take pride in your work and go the extra mile.
Competences We Value
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients, visitors, and medical teams.
- Confidence working in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Adaptability—comfort in shift-based or high-demand situations.
- Ability to follow policies and procedures rigorously.
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Crucial Note:
- This position requires a Disclosure & Barring Service check; registration costs are covered by Medirest.
About Medirest and Compass Group UK&I
Medirest is a specialist healthcare division under Compass Group UK & Ireland, an industry leader in hotel services for NHS Trusts and private hospitals. Beyond cleaning, our services include: ✔ Catering (patient/staff dining) ✔ Portering & visitor assistance ✔ Security & front-desk reception ☑ Current contract partnerships with over 130 trusts and hospitals.
We’re committed to a workplace that champions equality, inclusion, and diversity. Every team member is encouraged to thrive, bring their authentic self to work, and develop within our supportive, values-driven culture.
Job Reference: COM/0207/44207001/52811233/R/BU
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