Housekeeping Attendant

CURE; Philippines; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

CURE Philippines, Inc. is seeking a diligent Housekeeping Attendant in Davao City to maintain clean and sterile patient areas in line with hospital standards.

The role involves assisting nursing staff, handling medical waste, changing linens, and ensuring safe disposal of supplies. You will follow infection control protocols, work independently with minimal supervision, and commit to high quality, safe cleaning practices across patient wards and operating rooms.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• TESDA NCII certification is an advantage.
• Experience in housekeeping or hospitality is preferred.
• Ability to follow hospital cleaning protocols.

Responsibilities

• Keep facilities and common areas clean and maintained.
• Assist Nursing Staff as necessary for patient wards and operating rooms.
• Handle and dispose of medical waste according to hospital policies.
• Change bed linens and prepare linens for laundry service.
• Record and secure items found in garments for cleaning.

Skills

Good communication

Patient cleanliness

Prioritization

Sterilization knowledge

Cleaning & disinfection

Follow instructions

Independent worker

Willing to work extra hours

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational course

TESDA NCII Certification

Experience in housekeeping

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. 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.
2. Attend and participate in office devotionals, seminars, in-service education classes, on-the-job training programs, etc.
3. 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.