Linen Stores Assistant at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy.
• Experience: Appropriate experience in general laundry functions. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work overtime, weekends and public holidays when required. A valid driver’s license to transport linen to central laundry. Ability to perform hard physical tasks, e.g. pushing heavy linen trolleys to and from linen bank and wards. Load and offload of heavy linen bags 25kg+ between facilities and central laundry.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of stock and infection control. Ability to sort, sluice and count linen of dirty and fouled linen. 

DUTIES :

• Provide a professional service in the institution. Perform basic routine task in the linen bank under supervision.
• Ensure affective and efficient stock control. Ensure safe and hygiene working area standards.
• Adhere to loyal service ethics. Provide support to supervisor.