Temperature Screener for Covid 19 - Swellendam

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health agency seeks a Temperature Screener for Covid-19 in Swellendam. Responsibilities include screening visitors, checking temperatures, and maintaining logs. Candidates should have Matric and a Certificate in Occupational Health or Nursing, with 1-3 years’ relevant experience preferred. Working hours are Monday to Friday, with required PPE usage. Interested applicants must send a CV to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in a Medical healthcare or Occupational Health and Safety environment.
• Ability to commit five days a week and start immediately.
• Expedient in working outdoors and wearing required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Screen visitors for cold, flu, and respiratory symptoms.
• Check temperature using a no-contact thermometer.
• Enforce Personal Protective Equipment policies.

Skills

Symptom Recording

Team Working

Communication

Problem-Solving

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Matric (NQF level 4)

Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or Nursing and Paramedic

Job description

Job Profile

1 MONTH TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT

JOB TITLE Temperature Screener for Covid-19

REPORTING TO Branch Manager: Swellendam Branch

NO. OF INCUMBENTS 1

LOCATION Western Cape: Swellendam Branch

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To screen all visitors, contractors and employees before entering the property to help prevent the spread of infection for Corona Virus.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Observe all visitors, contractors and employees for cold, flu and respiratory symptoms before entering the facility.

Check temperature of all visitors, contractors and employees using a no-contact thermometer.

Record all results of each visitor, contractor and employee who are not permitted on property and submit to the Branch Manager.

Enforcing Personal Protective Equipment at facility entrances

Allowing or deny entrance into the workplace.

Maintain log of employees and visitors who refuse the temperature check or refused to answer questions and provide to the Branch Manager.

Comply with all designated safety policies and procedures to include wearing company provided and required PPE in the work area.

Participate in required COVID-19 training classes (screening, PPE, safe work practice and proper hygiene).

Keep track of stock level for masks, thermometer covers, and working conditions of thermometers, etc.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Matric (NQF level 4) plus Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or Nursing and Paramedic.

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

1-3 years’ experience in a Medical healthcare/office/facility and clinical experience and/or Occupational Health and Safety environment will be an added advantage.

Ability to start immediately.

Able to commit five (5) days a week, Working Hours Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:45. Friday 08:00 to 15:30

Ability to work in outdoor environments.

Expected to wear PPE (Goggles, gloves, respirator/face mask, Tyvek suit/coveralls/gown (potentially-As required).

Recommended skills: Symptom Recording, Team Working, Collections, responsible, professional, strong communicator, and reliable.

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENT

Reliable transportation.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Communication

Analytical

Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

Planning & Organising

Monitoring & Evaluation

Performance Driven

Team Work

Adaptability & Flexibility

Policy Adherence

Negotiation

Basic Computer Skills

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail]. Please state the position and office you are applying for in the subject line.

Closing Date: 04 March 2021

The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within three months of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.