HOUSEHOLD AID Overberg District

Job Overview

Hermanus Hospital in the Overberg District is hiring a Household Aid for R144 024 per annum. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and hygiene to prevent infection, managing resources, handling linen and food services support, and ensuring safe waste management. Requirements include basic numeracy and literacy, relevant cleaning and infection control experience, physical fitness for heavy lifting and long hours, and willingness to work shifts.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Appropriate experience in the field of cleaning services and infection control within a health facility.
• Physically able to be on feet for long hours and lift and move heavy objects and supplies.
• Ability to operate industrial machinery and equipment used in hospital cleaning services.
• Willingness to work shifts, including night duty, weekends, public holidays and perform overtime when required.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to accept accountability and responsibility and to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the correct methods of handling and disposals of domestic refuse and medical waste products.
• Knowledge of cleaning principles and infection prevention control.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the hospital to prevent the spread of infection by adhering to infection prevention and control policies.
• Managing resources efficiently through the correct usage, ordering and safekeeping of equipment, materials and cleaning solutions.
• Render an effective and efficient linen management and food services support functions.
• Render an effective and efficient waste management services to ensure the correct and safe handling of all types of waste, including domestic, medical and anatomical.
• Provide optimal support to the supervisor and colleagues and adhering to policies and prescripts.

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