About the Role
The Linen Stores Assistant position at Ceres Hospital is an essential role that contributes to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the healthcare environment. Located in the picturesque town of Ceres, this position plays a vital part in ensuring that patients and medical staff have access to clean and safe linen, which is crucial for overall health and comfort. By joining the dedicated team at Ceres Hospital, you will be making a meaningful impact on the community, supporting the hospital’s mission to provide exceptional healthcare services.
In this role, you will be responsible for daily tasks that ensure a hygienic and orderly environment. As a Linen Stores Assistant, you will work closely with your supervisor and other staff, ensuring that the hospital operates smoothly. Your efforts will help create a welcoming and safe atmosphere for patients and their families, demonstrating the importance of public service in South Africa.
About the Department
Ceres Hospital is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to the local community and surrounding areas. As part of the Department of Health, the hospital’s mission revolves around promoting health, preventing illness, and providing comprehensive medical services. Working at Ceres Hospital means being part of a passionate team dedicated to improving patient care and enhancing the well-being of the entire community.
The hospital serves as a cornerstone of health services in the region, and the Linen Stores Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting these efforts. By ensuring cleanliness and order, you will contribute directly to the hospital’s overall effectiveness and reputation in the public health landscape.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the linen department.
- Collect soiled linen from various wards and transport it to the linen bank.
- Deliver freshly laundered linen to the appropriate hospital wards.
- Sort, count, and sluice dirty linen in preparation for transfer to Central Laundry.
- Issue, unpack, and check incoming clean linen deliveries.
- Work under supervision to perform basic routine tasks in the linen bank.
- Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain proper stock control.
What You’ll Need
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Relevant experience in general laundry functions.
- Willingness to work overtime, including weekends and public holidays, when required.
- Physical fitness to perform tasks such as pushing heavy linen trolleys.
- Clear communication skills to effectively interact with colleagues and supervisors.
- Ability to sort and manage linen according to established procedures.
How to Apply
All applications must be hand delivered at: 389 Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria. To submit an application online, click the link under the post you wish to apply for. Attach only a copy of CV and completed Z83. Email size must be limited to 2MB. Failure to follow instructions will result in your application being disqualified. For general inquiries, contact Human Resources on Tel No: 012 748 6297 /012 748 6277.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic numeracy and literacy.Experience: Appropriate experience in general laundry functions.
Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work overtime, e.
g.
after- working hours, weekends and public holidays when operational needs require.
Perform hard physical tasks, e.
g.
pushing heavy linen trolleys to and from the linen bank and wards.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Physically fit and be able to hear and speak clearly.
Perform basic routine tasks in the linen bank under supervision.
Ability to sort, sluice and count linen of dirty and fouled linen.
Knowledge of stock and infection control.
Job Duties
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, hygienic and safe environment.Provide a supporting service to the supervisor.
Daily collection of dirty, fouled and infected linen (in bags) from wards to the linen bank.
Delivering of clean linen to the wards.
Daily sorting, counting and sluicing of dirty linen prior to transfer of linen to Central Laundry.
Daily issuing, unpacking and checking of clean linen.
