The Housekeeper/Utility Worker (Kasambahay) is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, orderliness, and sanitation of the Health Care Services Unit. The position also involves doing laundry, assisting in the proper upkeep of patients’ and residents’ living spaces, and supporting the Health Care Services staff in ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 1. Clean and disinfect Sister's rooms, common areas, comfort rooms, and hallways.

2. Collect, wash, dry, fold, and store linens, uniforms, and clothing of Sisters.

3. Dispose of garbage properly and ensure waste segregation following health and safety standards.

4. Replenish supplies (soap, tissue, cleaning materials) as needed.

5. Ensure that laundry and housekeeping equipment are properly maintained and reported if defective.

6. Assist in preparing and maintaining cleanliness in the dining and kitchen areas of the unit.

7. Observe infection control procedures and follow Health Care Services protocols at all times.

8. Coordinate with Health Care Services staff regarding special housekeeping needs of patients/residents.

9. Perform other related tasks as may be assigned by the Health Care Services Coordinator.

At least high school level; senior high school education is an advantage but not required.

• At least high school; senior high school is an advantage but not required.

Prior experience as a housekeeper/utility worker or domestic helper is preferred; experience in a convent or similar setting is a plus.

• Prior experience as a housekeeper/utility worker or domestic helper is preferred; experience in a convent or similar setting is an additional advantage.

Basic cleaning and housekeeping techniques.

• Basic skills in cleaning and housekeeping.

Ability to follow instructions and routines.

• Ability to follow instructions and assigned tasks.

Organizational and time-management abilities.

• Skills in organization and time management.

Honest, respectful, discreet, and reliable.

• Honest, respectful, discreet, and reliable.

Physically fit and capable of handling household tasks.

• Physically healthy and capable of performing household duties.

Willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of the religious community.

• Willing to learn and adapt to the needs of the religious community.

Has a sense of mission and commitment to service.

• Has a sense of mission and dedication to service.

Must have genuine respect, compassion, and care for the elderly.

• Must have genuine respect, compassion, and care for the elderly.

Working Conditions

Employment Type:

1. Live-in (with accommodations and meals provided) or live-out arrangement, depending on the convent’s needs.
2. Live-in (with free lodging and meals) or live-out, depending on the needs of the convent.

Schedule:

1. Six (6) days a week with one (1) day off, subject to adjustment based on the needs of the community.
2. Six (6) workdays per week and one (1) rest day, may change according to the needs of the community.

Compensation and Benefits:

1. In accordance with the Domestic Workers Act (Republic Act No. 10361) and the SFIC Congregation’s policies.
2. According to the Domestic Workers Act (RA 10361) and the policies of the SFIC Congregation.