Vacancies

Housekeeping Supervisor

Function
Housekeeping
Facility
Life The Glynnwood Hospital
Position
Housekeeping Supervisor
Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Housekeeping Supervisor , based at Life The Glynnwood Hospital, reporting to the Services Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for the collection, handling, washing and distribution of linen and consumables throughout the hospital.

Critical Outputs
  • Collection of linen from the units
  • Effective management and distribution of linen to all units
  • Control the linen levels in units according to requirements
  • Control the quality of the linen distributed and received
  • Accuracy in daily counting of linen
  • Accuracy on weighing linen to be washed
  • Stock take of linen to be done as required
  • Neatness and cleanliness of linen store room required
  • Keeping accurate records of totals of linen collected and distributed in units
  • Keeping records of linen send to off site premises for washing
  • Assists with uniform management for hospital
  • Managing of Consumables
  • Understanding of Waste management in a healthcare environment
  • Assist in events planning and execution
  • Understanding of customer service
  • Able to manage staff
Requirements
  • One year experience in housekeeping at a hospital or hospitality environment will be an added advantage
  • Good relationship skills are necessary
  • Must be highly motivated and have good interpersonal relationships
  • Computer literacy (must have excel experience)
Competencies
  • Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
  • Resilience
  • Engaging diversity
  • Verbal & written communication and presentation
  • Influencing
  • Drive & energy
  • Building relationships
  • Customer responsiveness
  • Organisational awareness
  • Excellence orientation
  • Ethical behaviour
Email
Glynnwood.vacancies@lifehealthcare.co.za
Closing date
Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.


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