Cleaner at Lily Hospitals Limited

Job Description

Job Summary

• The Cleaner will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation standards across designated hospital areas, including wards, offices, corridors, restrooms, and other public spaces, in line with the hospital’s infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect wards, offices, restrooms, waiting areas, and other designated spaces according to schedule.
• Follow infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols, including proper use of cleaning agents, colour-coding, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Safely handle, segregate, and dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste in line with hospital waste management guidelines.
• Report damaged fittings, fixtures, or equipment, and any hazards observed during cleaning duties.
• Ensure adequate stock of cleaning supplies and promptly notify supervisors of shortages.
• Maintain cleaning equipment in good working condition and store safely after use.
• Support periodic deep-cleaning and fumigation exercises as scheduled.
• Observe patient privacy, confidentiality, and comply with hospital conduct policies while working within clinical areas.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of Basic/First School Leaving Certificate; Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) is an advantage.
• Prior cleaning experience in a hospital or similar institutional setting is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of hygiene, sanitation, and infection control practices.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual cleaning tasks, including standing/walking for extended periods.
• Honest, reliable, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills and a respectful, professional attitude towards patients and staff.