Housekeeping Assistant - Evening/Nights

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Housekeeping Assistant (Evening/Nights Only) – Bank

Contract: Temporary

Shifts covering evenings and nights between 8.00pm-8.00am

Salary: £11.60 per hour

Benefits: Free Staff Car Parking and Holiday Pay

Do you have experience in working as a clearer or as a housekeeper?  Do you enjoying working part of a friendly team? 

KIMS Hospital in Maidstone 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 is a great opportunity to join our busy Guest Services team as a Housekeeping Assistant.  You will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining patient rooms, communal areas and offices. 

We have evening/night shifts available working between the hours of 8.00pm and 8.00am.

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:

  • Pension Scheme
  • Free Secure Staff Parking
  • Annual Flu Vaccination

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Liz would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 231694 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk

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

Posted 16th July 2024

KIMS Hospital, Maidstone. Picture: www.matthewwalkerphotography.com

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