Laundry Assistant – Job Information
Job Information
Job Title: Laundry Assistant
Company: City Hospital
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Employment Type: Full-Time
Workplace: On-site
Industry: Healthcare / Hospital Support Services / Laundry Services
Job Overview
City Hospital is looking for a reliable and hardworking Laundry Assistant to join its Laundry Department in Durban. This full-time position is ideal for individuals who are organised, physically fit, and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency within a hospital environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the timely washing, drying, collection, distribution, and handling of hospital linen. The role plays an important part in supporting the smooth operation of hospital services by ensuring that wards receive clean linen on time while maintaining quality standards and following hospital procedures.
Candidates with previous laundry experience or knowledge of commercial laundry equipment will have an advantage, although this is not essential.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to maintain high standards of cleanliness, quality, and efficiency by ensuring all hospital laundry is processed, handled, and distributed accurately while following established procedures and professional service standards.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Wash and dry hospital laundry according to required standards.
- Complete all laundry tasks within the required timeframes.
- Collect dirty laundry from hospital wards.
- Deliver clean laundry to hospital wards promptly.
- Count clean linen accurately.
- Verify laundry quantities against relevant documentation.
- Complete paperwork for outsourced laundry services.
- Hand over dirty linen and receive clean linen professionally.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the laundry department.
- Follow hospital procedures and quality standards at all times.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Previous laundry experience is advantageous.
- Knowledge of commercial laundry equipment is advantageous.
- Willingness to work shifts, including night shifts.
- Must be available to work weekends.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Good communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Time-management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Physical fitness.
- Teamwork.
- Organisational skills.
- Commitment to cleanliness and hygiene.
Work Environment
This is a full-time, on-site position based at City Hospital in Durban. Employees work within the hospital’s laundry department, processing and distributing linen to various wards. The role requires standing for long periods, operating laundry equipment, and working rotational shifts, including nights and weekends.
Career Opportunities
Joining City Hospital provides valuable experience within the healthcare support services sector. Employees can develop skills in hospital operations and may have opportunities to progress into senior laundry, housekeeping, or hospital support services positions.
Employment Equity
Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.
Summary
The Laundry Assistant position at City Hospital is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a career in healthcare support services. Based in Durban, this full-time role involves washing, sorting, counting, and distributing hospital linen while maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene. Candidates with a Matric certificate, good interpersonal skills, and a willingness to work shifts and weekends are encouraged to apply.
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