HOUSEHOLD AID


HOUSEHOLD AID

Reference Number: People’s Post 24/5/2016
Component: Department of Health
Institution: Forensic Pathology Services (UCT/Groote Schuur Hospital) (Chief Directorate: General Specialist and Emergency Services)
Core Title: Health Associated And Support Personnel

Institution: Alexandra Hospital (Chief Directorate: General Specialist and Emergency Services)

Service benefits:

13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance.

Requirements
Minimum requirements:

Basic numeracy and literacy.

Experience:
Appropriate experience in a household environment, ward or health facility.
Experience in stock, assets, linen and equipment control.

Inherent requirements of the job:
Willingness to work weekends, overtime, public holidays and night duty.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Basic knowledge of cleaning and the cleaning of equipment.
Support housekeeping supervisor and adhere to policies and cleaning practices.
Ability to communicate (verbally and written) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Deliver an effective cleaning service such as dusting, washing, scrubbing, polishing, washing, refuse removal.
Perform general household aid duties such as control of cleaning and household equipment, and the care and control of linen.
Adhere to food management policies, practices and the serving of meals to patients.
Adhere to safety measures and ensure adherence to Occupational Health and Safety policies and infection prevention control measures.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: 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. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. This posts was also advertised in the (People’s Post (Woodstock/Maitland) 7/6/2016)

Salary: R 84 096 per annum
Salary Level: Level 2

Applications To:
The Chief Executive Officer:
Alexandra Hospital
Private Bag X1
Maitland 7405.

(Attention: Ms P Mokhosoa)

Closing Date: 1 July 2016
Enquiries: Ms RA Fisher
Tel: (021) 503-5077