About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking dedicated individuals for the position of Laundry Worker at Frere Tertiary Hospital, located in the vibrant Buffalo City Metro area. This role is crucial in ensuring the hospital’s linen services run smoothly, directly contributing to the health and well-being of the community. As a Laundry Worker, you will play an essential role in maintaining hygiene standards within the hospital, which is vital in a healthcare setting where cleanliness is paramount.
Working in this position means becoming part of a team that is committed to providing excellent public service. Your efforts will help ensure that patients and medical staff have access to clean and properly prepared linen, supporting both comfort and safety in the healthcare environment. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to promoting health, preventing disease, and ensuring access to quality healthcare services for all South Africans. With a focus on building a healthier nation, the department plays a vital role in public health initiatives, healthcare policies, and the delivery of healthcare services across various facilities, including hospitals like Frere Tertiary. Working here provides a unique chance to contribute to the health and well-being of communities and be part of a mission that makes a difference every day.
What You’ll Do
- Render laundry services, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment in accordance with health and safety standards
- Collect and accurately record linen from various depots and return it to relevant units
- Prepare and disinfect linen for washing, following established guidelines
- Inspect, mend, and mark laundry to keep it in good condition
- Operate laundry machines, including washers, dryers, and ironing equipment
- Iron, fold, count, and pack laundered items, sealing linen bags for delivery
- Sort and record dirty linen, ensuring accurate counts and records
- Report any machine defects to the supervisor and maintain laundry equipment
- Complete all laundry responsibilities as directed by the supervisor
What You’ll Need
- NQF level 1 or 2 (ABET level 2 certificate or equivalent)
- Understanding of a laundry setup and operations
- Good communication skills and the ability to work shifts, including night shifts
- Physical strength to cope with the demands of the position
- Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently
- Honesty and reliability in all duties performed
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
NQF level 1 or 2 (ABET level 2 certificate or equivalent) with no experience.Understanding of a Laundry set up.
Poses good communication skills, be able to work shifts especially night shift.
Be able to rotate areas in the laundry.
Honest and reliable Poses physical strength and to cope with physical demands of position.
Be able to work as a team and or independently.
Job Duties
Render laundry services: Maintain a safe and clean working environment in line with health and safety standards.Collect linen from relevant depots.
Keep an accurate record of linen collected and returned to relevant units.
Follow the basic procedure guidelines in preparing and disinfecting linen for wash.
Follow the basic procedure guidelines for washed and cleaned linen.
Keep linen in a good state by inspecting, mending and marking laundry.
Be able to operate various machines in the laundry (i.
e.
, washing, dryer ironing and pressers).
Iron, fold, count and pack laundered items and seal linen bags.
Collect and deliver linen to clients.
Sort, count and record dirty linen.
Do all laundry responsibilities as directed by the supervisor.
Report any machine defaults to 136 the supervisor.
Maintain laundry equipment/machines: Monitor equipment temperature.
Keep laundry equipment in a proper state.
Report defects.
Check and request equipment service.
