HOSPITAL HOUSEKEEPER

At One Ashford Hospital, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest standards of care in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. We are currently looking for a reliable and dedicated Hospital Housekeeper who will embody our commitment to excellence and help maintain the exceptional standards our patients, visitors, and staff expect.
If you are someone who takes satisfaction in creating a clean, comfortable space and wants to be part of a caring hospital community, we would love to hear from you.
Hours: 22.5 per week.

Shifts: The housekeeping team rotate through the following shift times according to the needs of the business:

• 05:30 13:30
• 06:00 14:00
• 14:00 22:00

These are worked on a rota basis and include occasional weekend shifts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent qualification

EXPERIENCE

• Ideally you will have experience within a cleaning / housekeeping or a hygiene based role where you have worked to deadlines and within set guidelines.
• You will need high attention to detail with the ability to follow instruction working with minimal supervision on occasions..
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and be able to work alone using initiative when required.

SKILLS

• Flexibility to respond to the needs of the department, including shift adjustments where needed.
• Excellent customer care skills with a friendly and compassionate approach.
• Enthusiastic, passionate, and a good team player with a collaborative approach to achieving goals
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Patient orientated with a focus on continuous service improvement
• Energetic, achievement focused and willing to work hard under pressure

• Cleaning common areas, patient rooms and bathrooms to the required standards;
• Cleaning Theatres, DSU, Outpatients, Imaging, and other non-Ward areas of the hospital to the required standards using the methods and materials outlined in the Housekeeping Handbook;
• Ensuring cleaning materials are used according to the relevant COSHH requirements;
• Working within infection control guidelines at all times when working within clinical areas of the hospital
• Replenishing linen and toiletries, etc. as directed