Housekeeping Attendant

cure; Davao del Sur; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

CURE Philippines, Inc. is seeking a Housekeeping Attendant to maintain clean and sterile patient care areas. You will follow hospital-grade cleaning procedures, assist nursing staff, and manage waste disposal with attention to infection prevention.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork within a hospital setting. Minimum education is a high school diploma or vocational training, with preferred experience in housekeeping or laundry.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or any Vocational Course.
• TESDA NCII Certification is an advantage.
• Experience in Housekeeping, laundry work or hospitality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep facilities and common areas clean and maintained.
• Follow hospital cleaning procedures and schedules.
• Dispose of waste and handle medical waste safely.
• Assist Nursing Staff and support patient wards and operating rooms.
• Change bed linens and prepare them for laundry services.
• Record items found during cleaning and sort linens for repair.
• Disinfect equipment and deliver supplies to areas as needed.

Skills

Good communication

Patient hygiene

Housekeeping experience

Follow instructions

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Vocational Course

Job description

Location: Davao City, Davao del sur, Philippines,8000

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Housekeeping Attendant must ensure that their assigned work areas are clean and sterile; hospital standard cleaning procedures and protocols must be followed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Keeping facilities and common areas clean and maintained.
2. Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks as assigned by your supervisor.
3. Follow established protocol for cleaning assigned work areas per schedule.
4. Dispose of waste appropriately and as needed.
5. Handle and dispose of medical waste responsibly following Hospital policies.
6. Assist Nursing Staff as necessary for the efficient operation of the patient wards and operating rooms.
7. Remove soiled lines from various locations and prepare them for laundry service.
8. Change bed linens as necessary.
9. Record and keep safe all items found in garments received for cleaning.
10. Sort out linens needing repair or mending.
11. Cleaning and disinfecting certain equipment like hospital beds, bedside tables, IV stands to ensure sterility for patient care.
12. Package and deliver supplies like paper towels, bags, and containers to respective areas.
13. Assist patients if necessary.
14. Perform other duties as requested to fulfill the mission of CURE Philippines, Inc.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH:

• Uphold the highest standards of quality and efficiency in line with hospital quality programs (e.g. Safecare, DOH, etc.) requirements.
• Ensure a safe and secure work environment by strictly adhering to infection prevention and control protocols such as but not limited to handwashing, wearing of PPE, etc.
• Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.
• Early and accurate reporting of incidents at work and raising issues of concern when identified.
• Commit to sustainable and eco-friendly work practices by minimizing waste, optimizing resource usage, and actively participating in initiatives that promote environmental stewardship.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position within their scope of practice. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-workers must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned, as members of the team.
2. It is also expected that every employee at any level shows initiative and willingness to contribute even in areas that are outside their normal job duties.
3. Attend and participate in office devotionals, seminars, in-service education classes, on-the-job training programs, etc.
4. May be required to participate in mobile clinics or community outreach.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum Education: High School Diploma or any Vocational Course
2. License/Certification, if any: Training in hospitality or housekeeping preferred. TESDA NCII Certification is an advantage.
3. Minimum Years of Experience: Experience in Housekeeping, laundry work or previous work related to hospitality work preferred. or has demonstrated dependability and longevity in a previous job is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Good communication skills.
2. Solid understanding of the need for an appropriately clean environment for patients.
3. Ability to establish priorities and proceed with objectives under minimal supervision.
4. Ability to comprehend the sterilization of materials, an area or a room.
5. Ability to learn new techniques and procedures related to cleaning and disinfection.
6. Ability to follow written and verbal directions
7. Adept at working well independently with minimal supervision.
8. Highly dedicated and hardworking. Willing to work extra hours if needed.
9. With an exceptional work ethic and strong attention to work quality, safety and cleanliness.