Shelter Cleaner Young Women’s Christian Association

Shelter cleaner –x 1

Reporting to: Shelter Manager
Location: Namwala

Roles and responsibility

• Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing, and washing.
• Perform all housekeeping duties assigned by the Shelter Manager i.e. sweeping, cleaning, and washing beddings of the shelter.
• Keep all areas clean and tidy at all times, including but not limited to mopping floors, dusting surfaces, vacuuming carpets, cleaning windows, and washing dishes
• Organize storage areas such as closets and cupboards, keeping them neat and free of clutter
• Prepare meals as directed, by the shelter manager and other instructions to the latter
• Stocktaking of food at the Shelter
• Serve food and drinks to shelter clients in a professional and courteous manner
• Handle all cleaning supplies and equipment with extreme caution, using only as directed and never mixing different products together
• Report any maintenance or repair needs to the Shelter Manager immediately
• Respect the privacy of our clients and maintain strict confidentiality regarding the Shelter’s affairs
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Desired Qualifications and competencies :

• Grade Twelve Certificate
• Qualification in hospitality is an added advantage.
• Experience in working with CSOs/NGOs
• Fluency in spoken English and a local language widely spoken in the district of assignment
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• High level of integrity and confidentiality