Household Aid
Healthcare, Government, Public Service
Minimum Requirements
- Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and supplies. Incumbent must be prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
- Knowledge of basic food preparation. Ability to work in a team and independently Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Appropriate knowledge with the use of cleaning equipment, cleaning materials and cleaning detergents. Knowledge of Infection Control.
- Appropriate experience in cleaning, linen, stock and food related services in a hospital/health environment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver an effective cleaning service such as dusting, sweeping, polishing, scrubbing and mopping of floors, clean furniture and other equipment and empty dustbins.
- Effective use of cleaning agents, equipment and provide a hygienic environment to prevent the spread of infection and ensure that the cleaning equipment is cleaned after usage and securely stored.
- Safekeeping and stock control of linen, stock, consumables and equipment.
- Serve meals to patients and when required prepare basic snacks.
- Responsible for general hygiene and safe environment in terms of standards and procedures.
- Optimal support to supervisor and colleagues.
