About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Household Aid to join the team at Hermanus Hospital. This vital role focuses on maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the hospital environment, which is essential in preventing the spread of infection. By ensuring that the hospital is clean and safe, you will play a crucial part in protecting the health of the community in Hermanus, a beautiful coastal town in the Western Cape.
Working as a Household Aid is not just about cleaning; it’s about supporting the healthcare system and contributing to the wellbeing of patients and staff alike. Your efforts will directly impact the quality of care the hospital provides, making this position meaningful and rewarding in the realm of public service.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to delivering quality healthcare services to all South Africans. Its mission is to promote health, prevent illness, and ensure the provision of essential health services across the nation. Working here means being part of a team that is dedicated to improving health outcomes and fostering a healthier society. Your contributions will be instrumental in achieving the department’s goals and enhancing the quality of life for many.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the hospital.
- Adhere to infection prevention and control policies to ensure patient safety.
- Efficiently manage resources, including cleaning materials and equipment.
- Support effective linen management and food service functions.
- Handle waste management diligently, ensuring safe disposal of all types of waste.
- Collaborate with supervisors and colleagues to uphold hospital policies and procedures.
What You’ll Need
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
- Relevant experience in cleaning services and infection control within a healthcare setting.
- Physical capability to be on your feet for long hours and lift heavy objects.
- Proficiency in operating industrial cleaning equipment.
- Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of proper waste handling and cleaning principles.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic numeracy and literacy skills.Experience: Appropriate experience in the field of cleaning services and infection control within a health facility.
Inherent requirements of the job: 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.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): 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.
Job Duties
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.
