Laundry Assistant

Job Title :Laundry Assistant x3

Location :Clinix Solomon Stix Morewa Memorial Hospital (Johannesburg)

Reports to :Laundry Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Maintain an adequate supply of clean and infection-free linen to all CHG hospitals by washing, sorting and cleaning laundry and line.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Matric

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 1-2 years in relevant function

Technical Skills:

• Shift Management
• Laundry Operations
• Health and Safety Regulations

Key Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork
• Customer Centricity
• Planning and Organizing

DELIVERABLES

• Ensure linen in the facility is washed, dried and folded, specifically:
• Handle contaminated linen and laundry items per company, hospital and health and safety standards
• Perform routine ad hoc tasks as requested by hospital management and centralized laundry services
• Liaise with unit managers and NSM to understand demand in the facility
• Meet quality and clinical standards for laundry used in hospitals
• Provide feedback to centralized Laundry Manager with regards to issues raised
• Follow the proper escalation channels for seamless issue resolution
• Maintain laundry machinery and equipment and informs appropriate personnel of issues or maintenance needs
• Ensure the monthly stock take is done every month and sent to the Hospital Manager and

Laundry Manager

• Assist in carrying out linen inventory
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, build sound relationships and ensure good communications
• Ensure knowledge and advice is technically accurate and provide stakeholders with relevant information to keep them informed
• Ensure timeous resolution of queries and complaints and take ownership of issues
• Ensure conflict resolution and respond to any complaints or concerns
• Support skills development and transfer initiatives
• Ensure all laundry targets are met through the proper execution of work
• Monitor costs or expenses to achieve cost efficiencies and reduce waste
• Extend the life of equipment, machinery, PPE and tools through good housekeeping, care and maintenance
• Submit feedback and progress updates to line manager as requested