Housekeeping Assistant - Nights FTC

KIMS Hospital; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Maidstone is seeking a Night Housekeeping Assistant for a 9-month fixed-term contract. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of cleanliness in patient areas, supporting the housekeeping team, and adhering to infection control guidelines. Candidates should have relevant housekeeping experience and excellent communication skills. Benefits include private health insurance, generous leave, and a pension scheme.

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

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience within a similar environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of COSHH guidelines related to cleaning within clinical settings.
• Flexible approach to respond to departmental needs.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality housekeeping service to all areas including patient rooms.
• Support the housekeeping team in delivering excellent patient service.
• Work within infection control guidelines.
• Use cleaning materials according to COSHH requirements.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Communication skills

Team player

Knowledge of COSHH

Job description

Night Housekeeping Assistant | KIMS Hospital, Maidstone

Do you have experience in working as a clearer or as a housekeeper? KIMS Hospital is recruiting a Housekeeping Assistant working nights for a fixed term of 9 months. 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!

Shifts will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8pm – 4.30am

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

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