Company Overview

Over the years we have been known for our wholesome care for our patients which emphasizes on the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of the patients. It is our strong believe that co-operative human activity and wholesome human relationship based on effective lines of communication results in loyal, committed and satisfied personnel and consequent at...

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

Diploma

Experience

2 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Janitorial Services

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle all incoming items to the laundry, including foul linen, records the pieces, check status (stains, torn, color, material etc.)
• Ensure clean linen is always available and that there should be no shortage of the same at any given point
• Ensure that the linen issued to departments and patients has no stain thus should make sure stains are removed before cleaning Responsible for all items/equipment's in the laundry and should be able to explain any shortage or spoilage.
• Sorts the various clothes/linen for different treatments and washing Wash, dry and iron all linen and patients' clothing from various units in accordance with instruction labels.
• Report any shortages and recommend when replacement stocks are required
• Keep records of any damage to items whilst in the laundry.
• Report on the condition of patients' clothing to enable replacements to be purchased as necessary.
• To keep the laundry room in a clean and hygienic condition.
• Ensure that all machines and equipment are in good working order, report defects and problems
• Any other duty assigned by the Housekeeper.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Certificate/Diploma in Dry and Laundry Techniques
• 2 years as a laundry attendant experience preferably in hospital setup.

Key Competencies:

• Able to move intermittently during working hours.
• Possesses the necessary strength to lift linen and operate the machinery
• Able to handle pressure and able to stand for long hours
• Very flexible can work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends and holidays
• Maintain a liaison with other departments.
• Ready to serve with a smile.

• Handle all incoming items to the laundry, including foul linen, records the pieces, check status (stains, torn, color, material etc.)
• Ensure clean linen is always available and that there should be no shortage of the same at any given point
• Ensure that the linen issued to departments and patients has no stain thus should make sure stains are removed before cleaning Responsible for all items/equipment's in the laundry and should be able to explain any shortage or spoilage.
• Sorts the various clothes/linen for different treatments and washing Wash, dry and iron all linen and patients' clothing from various units in accordance with instruction labels.
• Report any shortages and recommend when replacement stocks are required
• Keep records of any damage to items whilst in the laundry.
• Report on the condition of patients' clothing to enable replacements to be purchased as necessary.
• To keep the laundry room in a clean and hygienic condition.
• Ensure that all machines and equipment are in good working order, report defects and problems
• Any other duty assigned by the Housekeeper.

• Able to move intermittently during working hours.
• Possesses the necessary strength to lift linen and operate the machinery
• Able to handle pressure and able to stand for long hours
• Very flexible can work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends and holidays
• Maintain a liaison with other departments.
• Ready to serve with a smile.

• Certificate/Diploma in Dry and Laundry Techniques
• 2 years as a laundry attendant experience preferably in hospital setup.