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Housekeeping Staff
Tranquil Med Center
Nairobi, Kenya
Permanent
Published 2 months ago · Expires 4 weeks from now
Job description
We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in patient wards, offices, common areas, and isolation rooms in line with hospital policies.
- Ensure strict adherence to infection prevention and control procedures, especially within a mental health care setting.
- Handle cleaning chemicals, equipment, and materials safely and responsibly.
- Perform daily, weekly, and deep-cleaning schedules as assigned.
- Properly collect, segregate, and dispose of waste in accordance with hospital and environmental guidelines.
- Change bed linens, curtains, and other furnishings as per schedule or when required.
- Promptly report any maintenance issues, safety hazards, or damaged equipment to the supervisor.
- Observe patient dignity, confidentiality, and safety at all times.
- Support emergency cleaning needs and assist during inspections and audits.
- Work collaboratively with nursing, clinical, and maintenance teams to ensure a supportive healing environment.
- Any other duty as may be assigned.
Skills:
S:
- Knowledge of infection control, hygiene standards, and safe handling of cleaning chemicals.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow instructions accurately.
- Good communication skills and a compassionate, respectful attitude toward patients.
- Physically fit
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- K.C.S.E certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Certificate or training in housekeeping, hospitality
- Prior experience in a hospital, mental health facility, or healthcare setting is highly desirable.