Hospital Housekeeping Assistant | 7am–2pm, Mon–Fri

NHS; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization located in Chippenham is looking for a Housekeeping Assistant to join its team. The role entails maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and staff, requiring teamwork and flexibility. Responsibilities include cleaning clinical and communal areas, managing waste, and upholding NHS cleaning standards. While no prior experience is necessary, a background in cleaning and basic knowledge of hygiene and safety is preferred. This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday, covering 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• General educational level of numeracy and literacy.
• Basic food hygiene knowledge or qualification is advantageous.
• Basic Health and Safety knowledge or qualification is a plus.
• Knowledge of control of infection.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cleaning duties throughout the sites, including clinical and communal areas.
• Empty and clean clinical waste bins, segregating waste for disposal.
• Replenish supplies of soap, toilet rolls, and towels.
• Periodic maintenance of carpets and floors.
• Maintain departmental cleaning records.
• Occasional curtain changing according to needs.
• Use cleaning equipment as per manufacturers' instructions.

Skills

Cleaning background

Basic food hygiene knowledge

Control of infection knowledge

Health and Safety knowledge

Job description

A prominent healthcare organization located in Chippenham is looking for a Housekeeping Assistant to join its team. The role entails maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and staff, requiring teamwork and flexibility. Responsibilities include cleaning clinical and communal areas, managing waste, and upholding NHS cleaning standards. While no prior experience is necessary, a background in cleaning and basic knowledge of hygiene and safety is preferred. This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday, covering 35 hours per week.