A vacancy exists for Laundry Assistant based at Life Anncron Hospital, reporting to the Laundry Supervisor.

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

Critical Outputs
Collection of linen from the units
Washing, ironing, and folding of linen
Distribution of linen to all units in the facility
Control the linen levels in units according to requirements
Control the quality of the linen distributed and received
Accuracy in daily weighing of the linen that needs to be washed
Neatness and cleanliness of linen store room required
Keeping accurate records of totals of linen collected, and distributed in units Removing, washing and hanging of all curtains in the wards

Requirements

Grade 12 Certificate
Experience in healthcare laundry services would be an advantage
Knowledge of infection control, health and safety procedures and disaster management Excellent communication and problem-solving
Be able to work under pressure and time management
Eager to learn new systems and accept challenges
Team player and be very energetic
Person must be customer focused
A good relationship skill is necessary
Able to work day shift, night shift, weekends and public holidays Friendly and helpful

Competencies

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

Please send your resume/CV