Domestic Assistant

About The Company:OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services to the public and private sectors and our mission is to make people and places the best they can be.This role sits within our Public Sector FM business division that provides Cleaning, Catering, Facilities Management, Hard Services, Pest Control and Security services to a wide range of prestigious clients, within the Healthcare market.Working at OCS is more than just a job; it's an amazing opportunity to begin or expand your career in Facilities Management. OCS has an ambition to become an 'Employer of choice' in our sector and is proud to invest in our colleague's personal and professional development. OCS provides our colleagues with opportunities to gain qualifications through funded development programmes aligned to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours attached to their roles.About The Role:Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday - 06:00 - 10:30Hours Per Week: 22.5Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference in creating a safe and pleasant environment for patients, staff, and visitors? Join our team as a Domestic Assistant and be part of a supportive and dedicated group. If you are committed to maintaining high standards and ensuring a welcoming environment, apply now and join us in making a difference!As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• The Domestic Assistant should work closely with other staff to ensure a safe and pleasant environment is provided for patients, staff and visitors.
• Regular removal of waste ensuring the correct use of bags and labelling procedures and ensuring that bags are disposed of in the correct waste bins in designated areas. Ensuring that clinical waste bags are secured with correct tape in accordance with hospital procedures and colour coding.
• To use all chemicals/cleaning agents in a safe and economical manner and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. To only use chemicals which are supplied by the business
• Undertake deep clean, clinical clean, admission and infection cleans as required by infection control procedure including removal, laundering, and hanging of curtains.
• To report immediately to the Hotel Services Team Leader any defective machinery for further reporting to the Estates Department for repair.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
• Educated to GCSE standard, including Maths and English.
• Experience and knowledge of computer technologies.
• Knowledge of National Standards of Cleanliness and understanding of COSHH and Health and Safety procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors.

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.