x28 Full time Household Aid vacancies at Department of Health and Wellness

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The Department of Health and Wellness is inviting suitable qualified applicants to apply for x28 Full time Household Aid vacancies.

Closing date for applications: 22 August 2025

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Full time Household Aid vacancies at Department of Health and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy.
Experience: Appropriate cleaning experience in a healthcare environment.
Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to perform physical tasks, e.g., lifting heavy equipment. Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays & night duty. Willingness to rotate.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

Ability to plan and organize work schedules for cleaning services.
Good communication skills.
Ability to adhere to safety standards, including Infection Prevention and Control.
Ability to do hospital hygiene audits.
Understanding of hospital waste management, linen management, catering, and time management.
Ability to work under pressure.

DUTIES:

Responsible for cleaning duties within a clinical and general areas i.e. sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing and polishing, deep cleaning of toilets, waste management and maintenance of general neatness and hygiene in the area.
Effectively execute terminal cleaning in isolated areas, ICU, etc.
Render assistance to the supervisor with general housekeeping duties such as control of cleaning and household equipment, care, and control of linen, serving of meals to patients and Waste Management.
Ensure that cleaning equipment is clean after usage and securely stored.
Effectively use of cleaning agents as well as elementary stock control.

ENQUIRIES: Mr JJ Roberts Tel No: (021) 938 4121