LECTURER’S NAME:  FRANKLINE OMONDI

Introduction

 This course unit is designed to equip the trainee with knowledge and skills in housekeeping, laundry and home nursing to enable him/her to maintain the correct standards of cleanliness, comfort, hygiene and aesthetic values, perform laundry procedures proficiently and provide basic care for the sick in any given establishment.

 General Objective

 At the end of this course unit, the trainee should be able to:

 a) understand what is involved in housekeeping, laundry and home nursing

 b) appreciate the values gained from good housekeeping, laundry and home nursing practices

 c) understand the operation, care and maintenance of cleaning and laundry equipment

d) operate the cleaning and laundry equipment

 e) acquire knowledge and skills in the selection of appropriate cleaning agents:

f) maintain desirable cleanliness and hygiene standards in different establishments through the application of appropriate cleaning methods and procedures

ASSESSMENT

A minimum of two Continuous tests

Assessment tests will be given.

N/B: No makeup CAT in case a student misses any CAT

DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS

CATS                                                  30 marks

End of term examinations                  70 marks

Total                                                    100 marks

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Learners to attend 80% of lecture hours

Learners to sit for all exams and CAT

COURSE FACILITATORS