Vacancy: Housekeeper
About us
The medical care on Saba is supplied by the Saba Cares Foundation in The Bottom.
We offer 24/7 emergency service with our ER and ambulances. Our Clinic has a team of Island Physicians, Physician Assistants and Nurses to tend to our patients.
Next to our Island Physicians, visiting specialists and paramedics have monthly or bimonthly clinics at our medical center.
The Home Health team delivers nursing care to our community in their own homes.We also provide medical transport services for non-emergency ZJCN approved transportation.
Our admission ward allows us to admit patients who need hospitalized care and our facility is fitted with radiology and ultrasound.
We have our own laboratory where seventy percent of tests are completed on island, the others are sent out and completed off island at St. Maarten Laboratory Services.
‘The Home’, is a care institution for elderly, disabled or otherwise challenged people on the island of Saba.
Saba LIFE Center; a center dedicated to increasing quality of life and independence for seniors & disabled residents through recreation, education and socialization.
What does the position entail?
We are looking for one full-time housekeeper to join our organization and is able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
You will join our team of housekeepers to provide a clean and safe environment for all clients, patients, visitors and colleagues of Saba Cares within the general guidelines and pre-determined service levels of Saba Cares Foundation.
Your profile
The position requires cleaning and laundry knowledge, especially in the healthcare hygiene and hospitality setting; confident working with required machinery such as washing machines, tumble dryer, and iron. You are comfortable working with cleaning materials. You have a good command (spoken and written) of the English language; dexterity, good interpersonal skills and can work in a team setting as well as independently. You are confidential and sensitive to the fact that you work in someone’s living environment and patient areas. You are a resident with a work permit.
What we offer
The initial appointment is for a period of one year with the possibility to extend based on mutual agreement.
We offer a competitive benefits package based on our Collective Labour Agreement. You will partake in the PCN Dutch Caribbean Pension plan, employee trainings, and collective professional liability coverage.
The salary is in conformity with the salary implementation regulation of FWG Salarisstructuur Healthcare Caribisch Nederland BES and is placed in scale FWG 15 - min. $1484 – max.$1792 (based on full-time employment) based on experience.
Interested?
If the aforementioned appeals to you and you would like to work with us at Saba Cares, please send your cover letter with resume and relevant diplomas to info@sabacares.org
Closing Date: September 15, 2023