Laundry Assistants

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare group in Johannesburg seeks a Laundry Operator to maintain a supply of clean and infection-free linen. The role requires following sanitation guidelines and proper operation of laundry equipment. Candidates should have a qualification equivalent to NQF level 5 and 1-2 years of laundry operations experience, ideally within a private hospital environment. This role is critical to uphold health standards across all facilities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in laundry operations, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Understanding of health and safety standards in laundry practices.
• Ability to operate and maintain laundry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a supply of clean, infection-free linen.
• Sort, wash, dry, and fold linen to meet daily targets.
• Follow sanitation and infection control guidelines.

Skills

Laundry operations experience

Infection control guidelines

Sanitation standards

Sorting and folding linen

Education

Qualification equivalent to NQF level 5

Job description

Job Summary

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

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• Qualification equivalent to NQF level 5.
• 1-2 years experience in laundry operations.
• Experience within a private hospital environment.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Follow Laundry, CHG and Health and Safety standards in the execution of work
• Receive, sort soiled linen and laundry items
• Treat soiled linen per standards (differentiating between different categories) when applicable
• Maintain records of damaged or condemned linen
• follow sanitation and infection control guidelines when cleaning, sorting and washing linen and laundry
• Correctly operate or utilise laundry equipment and report any issues to the shift team lead or Laundry manager
• Sort, wash, dry and fold all linen and related items for the day, ensuring daily targets are reached
• Operate Laundry machinery and equipment per manufacturer
• Ensure the Laundry facility remains clean at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Stock laundry supplies as required
• Cleaning and maintenance of the laundry area and equipment
• Pack and wrap up linen and other laundry items for pickup with relevant identifiable tags visible.