Job Brief:

The laundryman is responsible for distribution of clean linen to wards/clinics on a daily basis. In charge of the removal of soiled linen from wards/clinics on a daily basis. Maintains daily the record of linen distribution log book, weighs all soiled linen before removal from the hospital to the approved contract laundry service. Cleans and disinfects all laundry trolleys and all areas of the laundry rooms, storage shelves and replaces covers on weekly basis or as required.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the assigned tasks are completed within the period of duty
• Retains complete logs and audit information on the management, control, issue, stock levels, movement and wastage for all items within the linen services area of responsibility
• Monitors soiled linen prior to removal to the approved contract laundry service
• Displays awareness of the need to use chemicals in a safe manner and to utilize resources economically
• Ensures that dirty and clean linen store rooms are clean and tidy at all times
• Control and maintain records of all linen distributions
• Organize and perform linen inventories

Skills Required:

• Basic Secondary Education
• Basic Housekeeping / Cleaning knowledge
• Physical ability and stamina to perform special tasks well
• Adequacy of written and spoken English