Household AID

Overview

Household AID at Department of Health and Wellness in Hermanus Hospital.

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.

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.

How to apply

Enquiries: Mr T De Wet Tel No: (028) 312-1166

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the Post 34/300: Post: Social Worker Grade 1 To 4 (2 Posts), Institution: Mental Health Roving Team (ACT) (KESS) and Nomzamo CDC, Khayelitsha/ Eastern Sub-structure has been amended as follows: Post: Social Worker Grade 1 To 4, Institution: Mental Health Roving Team (ACT) (KESS), Khayelitsha/ Eastern Sub-structure Kindly note that the Post 34/290: Post: Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 2 (Specialty: Advanced Midwifery) (X2 Posts), Institution: Khayelitsha CHC and Macassar CDC has been amended as follows: Post: Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 2 (Specialty: Advanced Midwifery), Institution: Khayelitsha CHC OTHER POSTS