Ward Assistant Male (Ward Boy)

Kauvery Hospital; Salem; On-site; INR 112,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Kauvery Hospital in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India, is seeking a Ward Assistant (Ward Boy) to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in patient wards. You will manage laundry for patient linens and staff uniforms, sanitize rooms and bathrooms, dispose of waste according to safety guidelines, and support ward operations during procedures and emergencies.

The role requires 1–8 years of experience in healthcare or hospitality housekeeping, with a focus on infection control and patient safety.

Qualifications

• 1–8 years in housekeeping, custodial services in healthcare or hospitality.
• Knowledge of cleanliness and infection-control protocols.
• Willingness to work in ward environment and follow PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine housekeeping tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting of ward areas.
• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, and communal spaces following infection-control protocols.
• Manage dry-cleaning and laundry processes for patient linens and staff uniforms.
• Ensure toilets and washrooms are kept spotless and stocked with supplies.
• Remove waste and hazardous materials per safety guidelines.
• Report maintenance issues or safety hazards to ward supervisor promptly.
• Assist with setup/breakdown of ward equipment for procedures or emergencies.
• Follow hospital policies on confidentiality and PPE usage.

Skills

housekeeping

dry cleaning

toilet cleaning

Job description

#### Ward Assistant Male (Ward Boy)###### Job Code: SKMCL-46157 | Kauvery HospitalSalem, Tamil Nadu, India3 positionsRequired Experience1 - 8 YearsSkillshousekeeping,dry cleaning,toilet cleaningJob Description## OverviewThe Ward Assistant supports the smooth operation of patient wards by maintaining cleanliness, ensuring proper laundry handling, and providing a safe, hygienic environment for patients, visitors, and staff.## Key Responsibilities* Perform routine housekeeping tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting of ward areas.* Clean and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, and communal spaces following hospital infection‐control protocols.* Manage dry‐cleaning and laundry processes for patient linens, staff uniforms, and related textiles.* Ensure toilets and washrooms are kept spotless, stocked with supplies, and fully functional.* Remove waste and hazardous materials in accordance with safety guidelines.* Report maintenance issues, equipment malfunctions, or safety hazards to the ward supervisor promptly.* Assist with the setup and breakdown of ward equipment for special procedures or emergencies.* Follow all hospital policies on confidentiality, patient privacy, and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage.## Requirements* **Experience:** 1–8 years in housekeeping, custodial services, or a similar role within a healthcare or hospitality setting.* **Core Skills:**###### About Company---Founded in 1999 in Trichy by a group of first-generation doctors, Kauvery was built on a simple belief, do what is right for the patient, always. That principle still guides how we work every day, with ethical, transparent care, honest conversations, and a commitment to help patients and families feel informed and supported, never alone. We believe high-quality healthcare should be accessible without compromise, balancing advanced medical expertise with compassion and cost-effective care. As we’ve grown, we’ve stayed rooted in purpose, focusing not only on treating illness, but also on wellness, prevention, and healing in the fullest sense. Across our hospitals, we work to create spaces that feel warm, modern, and welcoming, where people feel safe, respected, and genuinely cared for. If you’re looking for a workplace where clinical excellence and human kindness go hand in hand, you’ll feel at home at Kauvery.