SMV Super Specility Hospital- A unit of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital

Madagadipet, Puducherry.

Job Title: Housekeeping / Attender
Department: Housekeeping / Facility Services
Reports To: Housekeeping Supervisor / Housekeeping Manager
Location: Hospital premises (wards, OT, ICU, common areas)

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control standards across all hospital areas, including patient wards, operation theatres, ICUs, corridors, washrooms, and administrative areas, ensuring a protected and sanitary setting for patients, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities
Clean and disinfect patient rooms, wards, nursing stations, washrooms, and common areas as per schedule
Follow hospital infection control protocols and biomedical waste management guidelines
Segregate and dispose of waste (general, biomedical, sharps) according to color-coded bins
Perform terminal cleaning/disinfection of discharged patient beds and rooms
Assist in cleaning and sanitizing Operation Theatres (OT) and ICUs following strict protocols
Mop, sweep, dust, and clean floors, windows, furniture, and fixtures
Replenish consumables (soap, tissues, hand sanitizers, linens) in washrooms and patient areas
Handle and transport linen (soiled/clean) as per laundry protocol




Report any maintenance issues, breakages, or safety hazards to the supervisor
Assist in shifting/moving furniture, equipment, or patient beds when required
Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely as per SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
Wear prescribed PPE (gloves, masks, aprons) as per hospital safety norms
Maintain cleanliness logs/checklists and get supervisor sign-off
Attend to housekeeping requests from nursing staff or patients promptly

Requirements CriteriaDetails

Education : 8th/10th pass or equivalent (varies by hospital)

Experience : Freshers welcome; prior hospital/housekeeping experience preferred

Skills : Basic hygiene awareness, physical stamina, teamwork

Language : Local language; basic understanding of English helpful

Working Hours Shift-based (rotational, including night shifts)

OtherWillingness to work in sensitive areas (ICU, OT, isolation wards)

Key Skills
Cleanliness & hygiene discipline
Time management
Ability to follow instructions and SOPs
Physical fitness for standing/walking long hours
Basic communication skills

Pay: ₹8,500.00 - ₹10,000.00 per month

Advantages:
Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

📌 Housekeeping / Attender Puducherry
🏢 SMV Super Speciality Hospital
📍 Puducherry