Laundry Supervisor

Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Laundry Supervisor in Beaufort West Hospital, Central Karoo District.

Minimum Requirements

• General education and Training Certificate (GETC) Grade 9 (Std 7).
• Appropriate knowledge of Laundry and Linen Services Good communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to work under pressure, perform physically demanding tasks and to handle heavy objects. Ability to achieve and maintaining good interpersonal relations with staff and the service provider. Good numerical skills and sewing skills. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret the Western Cape Linen Management Policy. Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel). Ability to maintain confidentially. Knowledge and understanding laundry and linen policies and Hygiene and Safety standards.
• Appropriate experience in laundry / linen services in a hospital environment
• Valid Code B/EB drivers’ licence. Willingness to travel work weekends, public holidays and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Effective Laundry and Linen Services Ensure effective utilization of resources i.e. financial assets, consumables and Equipment. Implementation of infection control and waste management in the laundry and linen unit. Ensure effective Control and effective management of data/stats in the laundry and linen unit Ensuring high standards of cleanliness and- proper linen handling Ensure effective & efficient support to supervisor. Assist the Manager with Human and Financial Resource Management (Responsible for subordinates quarterly SPMS/PERMIS reporting, training allocation, leave, discipline and stock control of the Recon Laundry/Linen). Communicate with ward staff to provide feedback of any problems and recommendations. Ensure effective and efficient processing of linen within the Hospital. Effective quality control of the outsourced laundering and supervision of the internal linen services. Perform pre-condemning of linen and report irregularities to your supervisor.