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Housekeeping Assistant - NHS

Housekeeping Assistant - NHS (TD/HK/C1) Canterbury, England

Salary: GBP9.58 - GBP9.58 per hour + rate enhancements available

Do you currently work in the healthcare or care sector and are currently looking for a new position in East Kent?  We have new roles for Domestic Assistants, Housekeepers and Catering Assistants and would like to hear from you.

  • Position: Housekeeper
  • Location: Canterbury, Kent (Kent and Canterbury Hospital)
  • Hourly rate: £9.58 (rate enhancements available for evenings/night, weekends & bank holidays)
  • Duration: 6 months+
  • Hours: Flexible working (10 - 37.5hrs week)
  • Randstad contact: The NHS team on 01622 357230 (option 3)

The Housekeepers role is a multifaceted position which involves but won’t be limited to delivering cleaning, catering and laundry services within a patient facing healthcare setting. 

Housekeeper duties include:

  • To ensure safety standards are maintained to the highest standard.
  • Delivering excellent customer care.
  • Handling food orders and ensuring customers receive meals and refreshments at regular intervals throughout the shift.
  • Take responsibility for ensuring hygiene standards are maintained in serving and pot washing areas.  This will also involve loading and unloading of dishwashers.
  • Ensure all catering disposal areas are kept clean and empty as needed and records maintained.
  • Following stock rotation system in place to make sure the correct stock is being used.
  • To complete tasks requested by management on an adhoc basis.
  • Movement, distribution and change of linens.
  • Effectively communicate with customers and all levels of staff.

Key Qualities:

  • Relevant experience in a similar role.
  • Ability to communicate with customers, visitors, colleagues and management effectively.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a flexible approach
  • Positive and can do attitude.
  • Awareness of Health and safety standards

Requirements:

  • Relevant experience in the same or a relevant role.
  • Eligible to work in the United Kingdom
  • 2 current proofs of address.
  • An enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one)
  • Happy to undergo relevant training including clinical and and non-clinical along with food hygiene
  • Access to transport will be an advantage when applying for this role.

Why work for us?

  • All necessary training provided by us, with opportunities for other training and development
  • Access to great discounts with top highstreet retailers
  • Long term work opportunities 01622 357230 (option 3) for more information or apply today!
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