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Night Housekeeping Assistant

  • On-site
    • London, Greater London, United Kingdom
    • London, England, United Kingdom
    • London, Greater London, United Kingdom
    • London, Greater London, United Kingdom
    +3 more
  • £34,174 - £34,174 per year
  • Facilities

Job description

Job Purpose

To provide a high-quality night cleaning service, maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic environment across designated hospital offices, staff facilities, changing rooms and communal areas, in accordance with hospital cleaning standards and Infection Prevention and Control procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Cleaning Duties

Clean and maintain the following allocated areas:

  • Meeting Room, all offices.

  • Corridors and communal areas.

  • Male and female changing rooms and shower facilities.

  • Staff Room and Prayer Room.

Cleaning tasks include:

  • Remove waste and replace bin bags.

  • Damp dust and disinfect surfaces.

  • Vacuum carpets and mop hard floors.

  • Clean walls, doors and skirting boards.

  • Clean chairs, desks and bins, including wheels and internal surfaces.

  • Clean high-touch points, including handles, switches, taps, toilets and handrails.

  • Replenish soap, sanitiser and other consumables.

  • Carry out high-level dusting and machine floor scrubbing when scheduled.

2. Cleaning Procedures and Infection Control

  • Follow the approved cleaning schedule and procedures.

  • Use colour-coded cloths and mop systems correctly.

  • Wear appropriate PPE.

  • Prepare and replace cleaning solutions in accordance with approved instructions.

  • Clean from high to low and from clean areas to dirty areas.

  • Prevent cross-contamination between areas.

  • Follow local Infection Prevention and Control requirements.

  • Maintain good hand hygiene throughout the shift.

3. Equipment and COSHH

  • Prepare and check all required cleaning equipment before starting.

  • Use cleaning machinery only when trained and authorised.

  • Follow COSHH assessments and chemical safety instructions.

  • Store chemicals and equipment safely.

  • Clean and disinfect equipment, buckets and the cleaning trolley after use.

  • Report defective equipment or chemical spillages immediately.

4. Waste Management

  • Segregate and remove waste in accordance with local procedures.

  • Transport waste to designated collection points.

  • Clean bins internally and externally.

  • Report damaged bins or waste management issues.

5. Completion and Documentation

  • Complete and sign the nightly cleaning schedule.

  • Ensure all allocated areas are clean, tidy and ready for use.

  • Dispose of cleaning solutions safely.

  • Clean and store equipment and warning signs.

  • Remove waste and complete hand hygiene.

  • Report incomplete tasks, maintenance issues and any cleaning concerns to the supervisor.

6. Customer Service and Health & Safety

  • Treat patients, visitors and colleagues with respect.

  • Maintain confidentiality and work discreetly during night hours.

  • Follow Health and Safety and manual handling procedures.

  • Report hazards, accidents and near misses.

  • Maintain a safe working environment at all times.

Job requirements

Person Specification

Essential

  • Basic literacy and numeracy.

  • Good communication skills.

  • Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Good attention to detail.

  • Ability to follow instructions and cleaning schedules.

  • Willingness to undertake training.

Desirable

  • Previous healthcare cleaning experience.

  • Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control.

  • COSHH and Manual Handling awareness.

 

Skills and Personal Attributes

  • Good time management and organisation.

  • Teamwork and communication.

  • Ability to prioritise workload.

  • Professional, respectful and flexible.

  • Positive attitude and safety-conscious approach.

Physical Requirements

The role involves prolonged standing and walking, bending, reaching, lifting within safe limits, pushing cleaning equipment and working with approved cleaning chemicals while wearing appropriate PPE.

Performance Standards (KPIs)

  • Completion of nightly cleaning schedules.

  • Cleaning audit results.

  • Infection Prevention and Control compliance.

  • Correct waste segregation.

  • COSHH and Health & Safety compliance.

  • Correct use of PPE and cleaning equipment.

  • Quality of cleaning and attention to detail.

  • Attendance, punctuality and training completion.

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