Domestic Aide – Housekeeping at Aga Khan University Hospital

Domestic Aide – Housekeeping at Aga Khan University Hospital

Domestic Aide – Housekeeping

Department: Housekeeping

Entity: Aga Khan Hospital, Karimabad

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 Off-Campus Hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 300+ Clinical Laboratories, 50+ Pharmacies in more than 120 cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicine. The Hospital provides zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous patient welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for:

• dusting all horizontal surfaces that collect dust on a daily basis to ensure cleanliness of assigned areas

• emptying wastebaskets, other trash and clean ashtrays

• cleaning bathrooms including metal and porcelain fixtures

• wiping all furniture using a damp cloth

• drying and mopping floors, both indoor & outdoor

• vacuuming carpets and cleaning spots on the same when assigned

• cleaning walls and windows

• informing supervisor if any wear and tear is found in assigned area to ensure follow-up with MEP, Civil and Electrical etc. departments

• attending to emergency cleaning complaints when required.

Requirements:

You should have:

• preferably Middle school certification

• basic knowledge of hygiene

• physical fitness to perform the required tasks

• respectful attitude towards supervisors and colleagues

• ability to follow simple instructions in Urdu pertaining to work responsibilities

• willing to work in shift duties

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.