Housekeeping Assistant - Bank

KIMS Hospital; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

33 Days annual leave plus extra time

Pension Scheme

Free Secure Staff Parking

Life Assurance

Free Eye Test

Job summary

KIMS Hospital is seeking a reliable housekeeper to join our busy facilities team in Maidstone. You will provide a high-quality cleaning service across patient rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring hygiene standards are consistently met and maintained.

Experience in healthcare or hospital cleaning is preferred. You will work shifts including evenings and weekends, follow COSHH guidelines, communicate well with colleagues, and be a proactive team player committed to patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping/cleaning experience in a similar environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of COSHH guidelines and how to apply them in a clinical setting.
• Flexible approach and ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to adapt to shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality housekeeping service to all areas including patient rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring hygiene standards are met.
• Support the housekeeping team in delivering excellent patient service across all areas and departments.
• Work within infection control guidelines at all times in clinical areas of the hospital.
• Ensure cleaning materials are used according to COSHH requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

COSHH knowledge

Flexible/adaptable

Team player

Job description

Working hours: This department work shifts between Monday -Sunday, 10pm – 6am

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 employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Pension Scheme
• Free Secure Staff Parking
• Life Assurance
• Free Eye Test

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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