Housekeeper (Cleaner)

Job title : Housekeeper (Cleaner)

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : October 11, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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Job Description

• The hospital housekeeper performs various functions in ensuring that a hospital or other of our healthcare facility is free from germs.

Responsibilities
Some of the duties, tasks, and responsibilities will include:

• Respond to emergencies in relation to cleaning the hospital environment
• Clean and wipe windows, floors, etc.
• Dispose of waste in wastebaskets as well as clean the wastebaskets
• Appropriately dispose of medical waste products like syringes, hand gloves, face masks, sachets of tablets, etc.
• Dust furniture as well as equipment
• Collect dirty clothes for appropriate washing
• Iron the water-washed cloth and appropriately distribute water-washed cloth to patients
• Wipeout blood or other body fluids and then disinfect the area of contact
• Use various types of cleaning equipment, like vacuum cleaners, washing machines, etc.
• Document the procedure involved in the disposal of hospital waste products, and ensure that the right procedure in line with the standard practice of the hospital, is followed.

Requirements

• Good organizational skills as well as strong hygienic practice
• Mathematical skills needed to mix cleaning agents appropriately in accordance with the prescription of the manufacturer
• The ability to take the initiative
• Knowledge of the process of sterilizing equipment
• Proven ability and/or inclination to follow instructions
• Ability to maintain a positive disposition at all times
• The ability to work under exposure to dust
• An understanding of the English language
• A certificate proving completion of high school is necessary
• The ability to maintain an open mind to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge while on the job, especially the use of chemicals and understanding of basic safety procedures
• The ability to take the initiative where and when necessary that is a leadership skill
• Effective interpersonal skills
• The ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Problem-solving skill
• Ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to be punctual always.