Laundry Attendant at Outspan Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Sort and classify soiled linen according to hospital procedures.
•  Operate washing machines, dryers, ironing machines and other laundry equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure proper handling of contaminated and infectious linen according to IPC guidelines.
• Wash, dry, fold, and distribute linen within the required timelines.
• Monitor laundry equipment and report any breakdowns or maintenance issues.
• Maintain accurate records of linen received and delivered.
• Observe all hospital safety policies and infection prevention protocols.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure an adequate supply of clean linen.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Certificate in Laundry Operations, Housekeeping, Hospitality, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital laundry setting.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPC) practices.
• Ability to operate industrial laundry equipment.
• Good understanding of linen management procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Basic record-keeping skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in handling highly soiled and infectious linen.
• Knowledge of quality improvement and cost-control practices.

Skills and Competencies

• Time management.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork.