Laundry Attendant

This vacancy presents a chance to join a leading organization. Key Responsibilities: - Handle all incoming items to the laundry, including foul linen, records the pieces, check status (stains, torn, color, material etc.) - Ensure clean linen is always available and that there should be no shortage of the same at any given point - Ensure that the linen issued to departments and patients has no stain thus should make sure stains are removed before cleaning Responsible for all items/equipment's in the laundry and should be able to explain any shortage or spoilage. - Sorts the various clothes/linen for different treatments and washing Wash, dry and iron all linen and patients' clothing from various units in accordance with instruction labels. - Report any shortages and recommend when replacement stocks are required - Keep records of any damage to items whilst in the laundry. - Report on the condition of patients' clothing to enable replacements to be purchased as necessary. - To keep the laundry room in a clean and hygienic condition. - Ensure that all machines and equipment are in good working order, report defects and problems - Any other duty assigned by the Housekeeper. Required Qualifications: & Experience: - Certificate/Diploma in Dry and Laundry Techniques - 2 years as a laundry attendant experience preferably in hospital setup. Key Competencies: - Able to move intermittently during working hours. - Possesses the necessary strength to lift linen and operate the machinery - Able to handle pressure and able to stand for long hours - Very flexible can work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends and holidays - Maintain a liaison with other departments. - Ready to serve with a smile.