Hospital Housekeeping Assistant – Infection Control

Bupa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave accrual

Subsidised staff canteen and coffee

Preferential rates on Bupa products

Nest government pension scheme

Job summary

The Housekeeping Assistant at Cromwell Hospital (Kensington) helps the Housekeeping Manager keep an infection-free environment across the hospital and offices. You’ll support cleaning routines, laundry tasks, waste disposal and replenishment to ensure patient and staff areas meet high standards.

This bank/ flexible role emphasizes teamwork, reliability and clear English communication, with opportunities to contribute to a safe, welcoming hospital environment and to gain experience in a renowned

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience ideally with some understanding of infection control.
• Good basic education.
• A flexible team player who is able to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• You will have good timekeeping skills and be able to communicate and articulate politely in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms for new occupants, including the cleaning of isolation rooms, according to the appropriate housekeeping procedures.
• Damp dust and high surfaces, furniture and fittings, to include the use of a safety step ladder where necessary.
• Clean sanitary and service areas.
• Deep clean rooms between occupants according to the housekeeping procedures.
• Collect and dispose of rubbish and soiled linen.
• Care for and maintain floors and stairs using appropriate specialist equipment, including scrubbing machines, and buffing machines.
• Replenish towels, amenities and disposable items when required.

Skills

Infection control

Team player

Timekeeping

English communication

Education

Good basic education

Job description

The Housekeeping Assistant at Cromwell Hospital (Kensington) helps the Housekeeping Manager keep an infection-free environment across the hospital and offices. You’ll support cleaning routines, laundry tasks, waste disposal and replenishment to ensure patient and staff areas meet high standards.

This bank/ flexible role emphasizes teamwork, reliability and clear English communication, with opportunities to contribute to a safe, welcoming hospital environment and to gain experience in a renowned