Operator (Tube Feed Room)

Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Operator (Tube Feed Room) in Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley.

Minimum Requirements

• Required to work shifts and overtime. Required to stand in for colleagues during leave or when ill. The ability to handle heavy equipment and perform heavy duty functions, e.g. lift heavy boxes or operate heavy trollies.
• Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively as part of multi-disciplinary team. Ability to read a recipe, weigh and mix products. Good numerical skills. The ability to work under supervision. The ability to function independently as well as in a team.
• Appropriate experience in foodservice/milk kitchen/tube feed room and cleaning procedures.
• General Education and Training certificate (GETC) /Grade 9 (Std 7).

Responsibilities

• Correct weighing, mixing, decanting and labelling of formulae, tube feeds and special drinks. Delivery of tube feeds and special drinks with a heavy-duty trolley to the correct wards within time constraints. Daily cleaning of equipment, tube feed and supplementary drink bottles and all work areas in the unit. Delivery of nutritional products to various clinics and storage areas in the hospital. Delivery of tube feed products and agar samples to Department of Microbiology. Collection of ordered tube feed products from the stores and pharmacy. Monitor, control and maintain stock levels. FIFO. Perform and support Supervisor with work related tasks as well as administrative duties. Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene. Completion of any other work-related tasks given to the employee.