Housekeeping Assistant - Bank

KIMS Hospital; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Hourly Rate

Free Secure Staff Parking

Free Eye Test

Job summary

KIMS Hospital Ltd in Maidstone is seeking a reliable bank worker in housekeeping to support clean, safe environments across the hospital, ensuring patient comfort and infection-control standards are met.

You will perform high-quality cleaning of patient rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, assist the housekeeping team, and ensure COSHH guidelines are followed at all times.

Shifts run Monday to Sunday, 7:00am–8:00pm, with a competitive hourly rate of £13.20. Staff parking and DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Have previous housekeeping / cleaning experience within a similar environment
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess some knowledge of COSHH, the guidelines that surround this legislation and how these would be applied within a clinical setting
• Demonstrate a flexible approach, responding to the needs of the department
• Be a good team player

Responsibilities

• To provide a high-quality housekeeping service to all areas including patient rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring that excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene are both achieved and maintained.
• Support the housekeeping team in delivering of excellent patient service across all areas and departments of the hospital.
• To work within infection control guidelines at all times when working within clinical areas of the hospital
• Ensure cleaning materials are used according to the relevant COSHH requirements

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Communication skills

COSHH knowledge

Flexible approach

Team player

Job description

Working hours: This department work shifts between Monday -Sunday, 7.00am-8.00pm

Salary: £13.20 per hour

Do you have experience in working as a clearer or as a housekeeper? KIMS Hospital is a state-of-the-art hospital which you could help keep up to scratch every day for our patients. If you enjoy being active in your job, have amazing attention to detail and want to be part of something bigger this could be perfect for you!

Role Responsibilities include:

• To provide a high-quality housekeeping service to all areas including patient rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring that excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene are both achieved and maintained.
• Support the housekeeping team in delivering of excellent patient service across all areas and departments of the hospital.
• To work within infection control guidelines at all times when working within clinical areas of the hospital
• Ensure cleaning materials are used according to the relevant COSHH requirements.

Person Specification:

• Have previous housekeeping / cleaning experience within a similar environment
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess some knowledge of COSHH, the guidelines that surround this legislation and how these would be applied within a clinical setting
• Demonstrate a flexible approach, responding to the needs of the department
• Be a good team player

KIMS Hospital bank workers enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Free Secure Staff Parking
• Free Eye Test

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Juliet would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 538114 or [e-mail]

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

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