Housekeeper / Laundry Attendant

Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore seeks a housekeeper responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards. The role requires at least 1 year of experience in housekeeping or laundry services, and proficiency in English. Candidates must be adaptable and willing to work flexible shifts, including weekends. Competitive work environment with a focus on safety and patient needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as housekeeper or in laundry services.
• Ability to lift and move heavy loads.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cleaning duties to meet daily priorities.
• Maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Hygiene.
• Prepare cleaning trolleys for the next shift.

Skills

Cleaning Duties

Health and Safety

Communication

Team Player

Education

Minimum Primary/Secondary education

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Undertake cleaning duties as required by the Facilities Manager to meet daily priorities or the regular cleaning schedule.
• To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Hygiene, with particular regard for areas which are infection controlled, and to undertake training as required.
• To be sensitive to individual patient needs when cleaning rooms which are occupied and in communicating with the individuals.
• To maintain confidentiality in respect of any information about patients and their families.
• To follow Home’s procedures for laundering items and for their subsequent storage and use.
• To ensure that cleaning equipment is used appropriately and maintained to a high standard.
• To prepare cleaning trolleys for the next shift, highlighting low stocks of materials where required.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Primary/Secondary education or equivalent.
• At least 1 year or more experience as housekeeper/laundry services
• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy loads (up to [X] lbs).
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays if required.
• Good communication skills and team-player
• Proficient in English (oral and written)

Working Conditions

• Standing for long periods and performing repetitive motions.
• Exposure to heat, humidity, and cleaning chemicals.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Competency

Must Have

• Crisis Management - Level 1
• Public Area Housekeeping Operations Management - Level 1
• Room Housekeeping Operations Management - Level 1
• Service Excellence - Level 1
• Service Planning and Implementation - Level 1
• Workplace Safety and Health Performance Management - Level 1

Good-to-Have

• Customer Challenges Management - Level 1
• Productivity Improvement - Level 1
• Threat Observation - Level 1

Critical Core Skills

• Communication - Basic
• Collaboration - Basic
• Adaptability – Basic