A vacancy exists for a Laundry Assistant based at Life Cosmos Hospital, Mpumalanga, reporting to the Services Manager, Nicolette Mieny.

The successful candidate will be responsible for collection, handling, washing and distribution of linen throughout the units.

Critical Outputs
Collection of linen from the units
Distribution of linen to all units in the facility
Packing of linen for transport to and from central laundry
Cleaning, mopping and dusting in laundry
Cleaning of laundry equipment
Control the linen levels in units according to requirements
Control the quality of the linen distributed and received
Accuracy in daily counting of linen
Stock take of linen to be done as required
Neatness and cleanliness of linen store room required
Keeping accurate records of totals of linen collected and distributed in units

Requirements

Grade 12
Previous hospital laundry experience essential.
Knowledge of infection control, health and safety procedures and disaster management an advantage
Excellent communication and problem-solving
Be able to work under pressure
Must be able to handle the physical demands of a labour intensive function.
Eager to learn new systems and accept challenges
Be self started and have the ability to work independently
Team player and be very energetic
Person must be customer focused
A good relationship skill is necessary
Able to work flexible times, night shift and week-ends
Accuracy with figures for stock counts
Friendly and helpful

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgments
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication
Influencing
Drive & energy
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness

Please Send your resume/CV