Housekeeping is, without doubt, a strenuous and stressful work. The housekeeper is expected to be alert at all times, looking after multiple functions. The housekeeper has to ensure cleanliness and hygiene, keep the hospital premises free of rodents and other pests, ensure safety and security, and keep a constant eye on the cleaners to make sure they are doing their work to perfection. The housekeeper juggles multiple tasks while keeping a calm exterior, and regularly interacts with the patients to make sure that patient comfort and needs are met.
This kind of job is bound to cause strain and stress, affecting the mental and physical well-being of the housekeeping personnel. It is therefore necessary for the housekeeping department to teach the staff work methods that will reduce fatigue. It is also helpful to introduce meditation or yoga as part of their routine activity. This will help them to always feel energetic, which, in turn will keep them looking and feeling cheerful.
Student exercise
Answer the following
- What do you understand by Body Mechanics? Why is knowledge of this important to housekeeping?
