Housekeeping Assistant

**What you'll be doing**:
Do you have a passion for attention to detail? Would you like to contribute to the greater good in the healthcare field? If so, then we would love to hear from you We are looking for a new team member to join our team to provide outstanding and high-level customer service to our patients.

A new opportunity has arisen for a housekeeper to join the Medirest Family. We are looking for a member to join our highly dedicated housekeeping team, who deliver outstanding cleaning services for patients, visitors and staff of the hospital.

**More about the role**:
As a Housekeeper, you will play a vital role in keeping the hospital functioning at its highest standards. Without the Housekeepers 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 private rooms, toilets, showers, and public areas.

Ensure waste 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.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
To help with the cost of living crisis, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working

All team members eligible are entitled to up to 20% discount at their place of work. Team members are able to take advantage of this discount at the following retail brands operated by Compass Group: Costa, Deli Marche, Amigo and Baguette Co, to name a few.

Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more

Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits

Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster

Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands

Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes

You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Contributory pension scheme

Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

**What we’ll give**:
Housekeeping Assistant - Darent Valley Hospital

£11.45 per hour, 37.5 hours per week

**Who you are**:
Passionate about patient care, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and healthcare staff.

Be comfortable 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 Housekeeper 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.

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.

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Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength