Housekeeper
Company
Cancercare SA
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
2 days ago
Via
Trabajo.org
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Job Description
**Job Purpose**:
To ensure the smooth running of all housekeeping and stock-related functions within the Unit, including grocery, linen, stationery, and cleaning supplies. The Housekeeper maintains a clean, organised, and welcoming environment for staff, doctors, and patients, while overseeing stock levels, managing linen and laundry operations, assisting with catering preparation, and supporting administrative activities as required.
• *Interpersonal factor**
- As a professional all services delivered needs to be in line with the Cancercare values, of CARE. Each task needs to be consistently executed whilst at all times displaying a positive influence on all stakeholders and within the general working environment. It is expected from the employee to deliver all tasks reflecting a willingness to operate outside the scope of the job description as per operational requirements. The factors below cannot therefore be reviewed in isolation.
- To display the company values: C - Compassion, A - Accountability, R - Respect, E - Ethics (CARE)
• *SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATIONAL PROFILE**
• *Skills**:
- Time management and organizational skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Stock control and record-keeping accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving and planning
• *Knowledge**:
- Cleaning standards, hygiene, and infection control
- Basic administrative processes
- Stock management procedures
• *Personal Attributes**:
- Accountability and reliability
- Compassion and respect for others
- Initiative and teamwork
- Integrity and honesty
- Enthusiasm and adaptability
• *Minimum Education**:
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office 365)
• *Minimum Experience**:
- At least one year of corporate or clinical housekeeping experience
- Basic knowledge of stock management, ordering processes, and hygiene standards
- Experience in a medical, or similar environment will be advantageous
To ensure the smooth running of all housekeeping and stock-related functions within the Unit, including grocery, linen, stationery, and cleaning supplies. The Housekeeper maintains a clean, organised, and welcoming environment for staff, doctors, and patients, while overseeing stock levels, managing linen and laundry operations, assisting with catering preparation, and supporting administrative activities as required.
• *Interpersonal factor**
- As a professional all services delivered needs to be in line with the Cancercare values, of CARE. Each task needs to be consistently executed whilst at all times displaying a positive influence on all stakeholders and within the general working environment. It is expected from the employee to deliver all tasks reflecting a willingness to operate outside the scope of the job description as per operational requirements. The factors below cannot therefore be reviewed in isolation.
- To display the company values: C - Compassion, A - Accountability, R - Respect, E - Ethics (CARE)
• *SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATIONAL PROFILE**
• *Skills**:
- Time management and organizational skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Stock control and record-keeping accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving and planning
• *Knowledge**:
- Cleaning standards, hygiene, and infection control
- Basic administrative processes
- Stock management procedures
• *Personal Attributes**:
- Accountability and reliability
- Compassion and respect for others
- Initiative and teamwork
- Integrity and honesty
- Enthusiasm and adaptability
• *Minimum Education**:
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office 365)
• *Minimum Experience**:
- At least one year of corporate or clinical housekeeping experience
- Basic knowledge of stock management, ordering processes, and hygiene standards
- Experience in a medical, or similar environment will be advantageous
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