Night Housekeeper - Part Time

KIMS Hospital Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier healthcare provider in Maidstone is seeking a Night Housekeeping Assistant for a fixed term of 9 months. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of cleanliness across patient rooms and communal areas, supporting the team, and adhering to strict infection control guidelines. Candidates should possess previous housekeeping experience, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of COSHH. Benefits include private health insurance, 33 days annual leave, and more.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

33 Days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Free Secure Staff Parking

Life Assurance

Free Eye Test

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping/cleaning experience in a similar environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of COSHH guidelines and their application in clinical settings.
• Flexibility to respond to department needs.
• Good team player.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

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!

Role 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 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