Description
The Housekeeping Assistant will support the Housekeeping Manager in all housekeeping operations and laundry management at Cromwell Hospital, Kensington. You’ll ensure the hospital is clean and well maintained and be part of a team that is responsible for delivering an infection-free environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare rooms for new occupants, including the cleaning of isolation rooms, according to the appropriate housekeeping procedures.
- Damp dust and high surfaces, furniture and fittings, to include the use of a safety step ladder where necessary.
- Clean sanitary and service areas.
- Deep clean rooms between occupants according to the housekeeping procedures.
- Collect and dispose of rubbish and soiled linen.
- Care for and maintain floors and stairs using appropriate specialist equipment, including scrubbing machines, and buffing machines.
- Replenish towels, amenities and disposable items when required.
Requirements
- Previous cleaning experience ideally with some understanding of infection control.
- Good basic education.
- A flexible team player who is able to work collaboratively with colleagues. You will have good timekeeping skills and be able to communicate and articulate politely in English.
Benefits
- Annual leave accrual paid every time you work
- Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop led by expert caterers.
- Access to preferential rates on Bupa products, such as health assessments, menopause plan and some dental practices
- Inclusion in the NEST government pension scheme