Housekeeper

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Introduction

A vacancy has arisen for a Housekeeper at Life Nkanyisa Algoa Frail Care Centre, Mission Road, Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha.

The candidate will be reporting to the Hospital Manager and will be responsible for assisting in maintaining a safe and clean working environment for patients and staff.

To support the nutritional needs of patients by overseeing the ordering and delivering of catering supplies and meals, and to ensure that stocks and supplies are kept at adequate levels.

Critical Outputs

Recruiting, managing subordinates and their performance
Training & Development
Kronos/payroll
BLC and Consumables stock control
BLC-Monthly stock count, issue sheet, balances
Consumables – monthly procurement, issues to the wards
Chemicals – ensure that MSDS sheet is compliant, proper storage
Welfare – patient toiletries, grooming equipment, ensure hair cutting schedule
Compliance to regulation – SANS 1146
Managing Infection and prevention control in the laundry and units
Machinery & equipment management
Ensure good food/presentation
Ensure facility cleanliness
Management of cutlery, contracts (cleaning, catering, security), stock control, provision of consumables
Monitoring of the laundry and chemicals
Client satisfaction – Units and Central Laundry
Audits – compliance to all audits
Inspection – daily walkabouts
Procurement, mending processes, condemning of old linen, adequate distribution of linen to wards, BLC
Stock management

Requirements

National Senior Certificate or equivalent, Grade 12
Formal qualification in housekeeping
5 Years’ experience in housekeeping
Relevant experience to meet the critical outputs
Proven leadership and people management skills would be an advantage
Basic understanding of labour legislation, financial and chain management principles
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
Computer proficiency is critical (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point)
Understanding of private healthcare private industry especially hospital environment
Driver’s licence

Competencies

Problem solving, analysis and good judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Drive & energy
Working well under pressure
Deadline driven
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Leading by example (key for Managers)
Motivating and developing people (key for Managers)

Email: Madrey.Langford@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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