Housekeeping Assistant at Life Healthcare
Facility
Life Beacon Bay Hospital
Overview
Life Beacon Bay Hospital is recruiting for the position of Housekeeping Assistant. The role reports to the Services Manager and is focused on maintaining excellent housekeeping and linen management standards within the hospital environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting patient comfort, hygiene, safety, and overall service quality.
Main Responsibilities
The Housekeeping Assistant will be responsible for ensuring that housekeeping and linen services are delivered efficiently and in line with hospital standards. Duties include:
- Collecting soiled linen from designated wards and departments and delivering it to the laundry according to established schedules.
- Returning clean linen from the laundry to wards and departments within the required timeframes.
- Ensuring that clean linen is properly packed, arranged, and stored in ward linen rooms.
- Following all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements while performing duties.
- Complying with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures at all times.
- Handling linen carefully to reduce contamination, damage, loss, and unnecessary wastage.
- Keeping linen transportation equipment clean, safe, and in good working condition.
- Providing professional, polite, and respectful service to patients, visitors, and colleagues.
- Working cooperatively with ward personnel, laundry teams, and other hospital departments.
- Reporting linen shortages, operational challenges, and service disruptions to supervisors.
- Performing duties according to operational needs, including shifts, weekends, public holidays, and relief duties.
- Contributing to a clean, safe, and efficient healthcare environment by following hospital policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Matric / Grade 12 qualification.
- Previous housekeeping experience.
- Experience within the private healthcare sector will be an added advantage.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Energetic and organized approach to work.
- Ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and other required schedules.
Desired Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Analytical thinking and sound judgment.
- Attention to detail.
- Resilience and adaptability.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
- Professional and technical competence.
- Commitment to excellence.
- Relationship-building skills.
- Customer-focused service delivery.
- Organizational awareness.
- Initiative and action-oriented behavior.
- High ethical standards and professionalism.
Additional Information
- Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their line manager before applying.
- External applicants are also welcome to apply.
- Life Healthcare promotes equal employment opportunities.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applicants who do not receive feedback within two weeks after the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful.
Why This Role Matters
The Housekeeping Assistant position is a critical support role within the hospital. Proper management of linen and adherence to infection control procedures contribute directly to patient safety, comfort, and healthcare quality. The role requires reliability, attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in a healthcare environment.
Email: recruitment.beaconbay@lifehealthcare.co.za
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