Household Aid (2 Posts)

Western Cape Department of Health - Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, Western Cape

Closing date yi 11 ka February 2022

Purpose

Institution: Lentegeur Hospital (Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services)

Requirements

Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Appropriate experience in cleaning, linen and food related services.

Skills & Competencies

Good interpersonal relations and communications skills (oral and written) with supervisor, colleagues and the public.
Appropriate knowledge with the use of the cleaning equipment, materials and cleaning detergents; stock and linen.
Basic knowledge of cleaning and laundry procedures.
Ability to read, write and converse in two of the official languages of the Western Cape.

Responsibilities

Prepare plate and serve meals and beverages to patients.
Ensure the control of cleaning of household equipment, sorting, unpacking and wash/sluice of dirty/ soiled linen and patient clothing.
Ensure daily counting of used linen and clean linen.
Correct usage of equipment and chemicals also maintenance of general neatness and hygiene of the area.
Assist with the routine stock control of linen and non-surgical equipment at ward level as required.
Attend in-service training appropriate to service delivery.

Additional Information

Z83 forms (obtainable from any Government department or www.westerncape.gov.za) must: Be completed in full, clearly reflect the name of the position, name and date of the publication (candidates may use this as reference), be signed, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, the names of 3 referees and certified copies of ID, driver’s licence and qualification/s.
A separate application form must be completed for each post. Applications without the afore-mentioned will not be considered.
Applications must be forwarded to the address as indicated on the advertisement.
No late, faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted.
CV’s will not be returned.
Excess personnel will receive preference.
Applications, which are received after the closing date, will not be considered.
Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
If you have not received a response from the Department within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department.
As directed by the Department of Public Service & Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment.
The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.
Candidates with a disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.

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