Job Description
Job summary
Are you someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe and welcoming environments? Do you enjoy being part of a team that makes a real difference to people's experiences?
We're looking for Housekeeping Assistants to join our dedicated Facilities team at Yeovil Hospital. This is an important role that helps ensure our hospital remains a safe, clean and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.
Every day you'll play a vital part in supporting patient care, helping to prevent infection, serving meals and refreshments, and creating the high standards our patients deserve.
Main duties of the job
As a Housekeeping Assistant, you'll:
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness across ward and clinical areas
- Support infection prevention by following cleaning procedures and standards
- Serve meals and hot drinks to patients with care and compassion
- Prepare and clean meal trolleys before and after service
- Replace patient water jugs and tumblers throughout the day
- Safely handle and dispose of waste using correct segregation procedures
- Work closely with nursing and clinical teams to support patient wellbeing
- Help create a positive experience for patients and visitors every day
If you're hardworking, compassionate and take pride in delivering excellent service, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and help create a clean, safe and welcoming environment for every patient, every day.
Job description
The Housekeeping Assistant plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment across Yeovil District Hospital. The role supports infection prevention and control by ensuring all areas are cleaned in line with required standards and schedules, helping to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections and promote a positive experience for patients, visitors, and staff.
In addition to cleaning duties, the role involves supporting ward activities such as serving meals and beverages, replenishing water, and working closely with nursing and clinical teams to meet patient needs. Housekeeping Assistants are responsible for using cleaning equipment safely, following colour coding systems, and ensuring correct waste segregation.
The role requires good teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to follow procedures and instructions, contributing to the overall efficiency and quality of the hospital environment.