Domestic Assistant
| Posting date: | 28 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16,568 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2026 |
| Location: | CO3 0AB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | St Helena Hospice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ASM |
Summary
Working Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 1pm to 6pm at St Elizabeth hospice in Ipswich
Maintain cleanliness and tidiness across the site.
Maintain clinical cleaning across clinical areas of the hospice
Perform role in an unpredictable environment and must change activities at other’s request or on own initiative.
Attention to detail to ensure thorough cleaning.
Ability to work within a team as well as independently.
Time management skills to prioritise effectively.
Communication between other teams within the organisation, clinical and non-clinical.
Clean in clinical patient areas within the hospice.
Clean communal areas, such as toilets, kitchens, corridors and offices.
Sweep, mop and vacuum floors.
Wipe down and sanitise high contact areas and surfaces.
Empty bins and replace bin bags of general and clinical waste.
Replenish supplies i.e. toilet roll, soap and paper towels.
Operate in an emotional environment.
Follow cleaning procedures and safety guidelines.
Report any issues to the supervisor.
Adhere to company policies and regulations, including clocking in/out procedure.
Complete company training.
Maintain cleanliness and tidiness across the site.
Maintain clinical cleaning across clinical areas of the hospice
Perform role in an unpredictable environment and must change activities at other’s request or on own initiative.
Attention to detail to ensure thorough cleaning.
Ability to work within a team as well as independently.
Time management skills to prioritise effectively.
Communication between other teams within the organisation, clinical and non-clinical.
Clean in clinical patient areas within the hospice.
Clean communal areas, such as toilets, kitchens, corridors and offices.
Sweep, mop and vacuum floors.
Wipe down and sanitise high contact areas and surfaces.
Empty bins and replace bin bags of general and clinical waste.
Replenish supplies i.e. toilet roll, soap and paper towels.
Operate in an emotional environment.
Follow cleaning procedures and safety guidelines.
Report any issues to the supervisor.
Adhere to company policies and regulations, including clocking in/out procedure.
Complete company training.
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