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Laundry Assistant

Harrismith

07 Nov 2022

Laundry

The incumbent will be responsible for the handling, collection, washing and distribution of linen across
the hospital.

Responsibilities and duties:

  • Collection of linen from the wards/department and taken to laundry at intervals throughout the day to ensure the ward have sufficient linen.
  • Sorting of linen per ward must be executed timeously and recorded
  • Washing and drying of linen
  • Clean linen is to be made available for/delivered to the wards at regular intervals.
  • Laundry assistants are to perform all tasks assigned to them by the supervisor.

  • Minimum Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification

  • At least 3 years work experience in Housekeeping/Laundry
  • Experience in hospital environment will be an advantage

  • Proactive, organised, and able to multitask and work well under pressure
  • Participative and able to work as part of the team.
  • Professional in appearance
  • Accuracy with regards to stock counts
  • Physically fit