Life Nkanyisa Kirkwood Care Centre – Laundry Assistants
Job Title: Laundry Assistant
Location: Life Nkanyisa Kirkwood Care Centre, Kirkwood, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Closing Date: Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Facility: Life Nkanyisa Kirkwood Care Centre (Chronic Psychiatric Hospital)
Function: Other
Employment Type: Permanent
Overview
Life Nkanyisa Kirkwood Care Centre has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and reliable Laundry Assistant. The successful candidate will report directly to the Housekeeper Supervisor and will be responsible for the effective and hygienic handling of linen throughout the hospital, ensuring that all laundry services are maintained to the highest standard.
Key Responsibilities
-Collect soiled linen from all units.
-Wash, iron, fold, and mend linen and clothing.
-Distribute clean linen to various units across the facility.
-Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the laundry area (mopping, dusting, and cleaning).
-Monitor and maintain appropriate linen levels in each unit.
-Ensure quality control of all linen received and distributed.
-Perform accurate daily linen counts and maintain proper records.
-Conduct regular stock takes of linen.
-Keep the linen storeroom clean, organized, and well-stocked.
-Work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, as required.
Requirements and Skills
- Grade 12 / Matric is essential.
- At least 2 years’ experience in hospital laundry services.
- Good knowledge of infection control, health and safety procedures, and disaster management.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
- Customer-focused with a positive and energetic approach.
- Ability to work well in a team.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in stock counts.
- Sewing and seamstress skills will be advantageous.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems.
Core Competencies
- Leading by example
- Problem-solving and judgment
- Resilience and teamwork
- Embracing diversity
- Strong influencing and motivational skills
- Energy and excellence orientation
- Ethical behavior and relationship building