• B.Sc. or HND in Business Administration, Economics, Garment Making or any related field

Professional Requirements

• Training in textile care, laundry services, or hospitality housekeeping

Experience Requirement

• 1-5 years of experience in laundry ironing, textile care, or a related field.
• Prior experience in hospital, hospitality, or industrial laundry services is an advantage.
  

Ironing and Finishing of Hospital Linens

• Iron and press hospital bed linens, patient gowns, uniforms, towels, and other fabric items to ensure a neat and professional appearance.
• Use commercial ironing equipment such as steam presses, rotary ironers, or hand irons to remove wrinkles and creases effectively.
• Adjust ironing temperature and pressure based on fabric type to prevent damage.
• Inspect linens for stains, tears, or defects before ironing and report any issues to the laundry supervisor.
• Ensure all hospital linens are ironed and finished according to hospital hygiene and presentation standards.

Compliance with Hygiene and Infection Control Protocols

• Follow infection control guidelines when handling hospital linens, ensuring proper separation of clean and soiled items.
• Use appropriate protective gear and adhere to sanitation procedures while handling hospital textiles.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the ironing area to prevent contamination.
• Ensure linens are handled in compliance with hospital safety and hygiene regulations.
• Dispose of damaged or contaminated linens according to hospital waste management protocols.

Equipment Maintenance and Safe Operation

• Operate and maintain ironing equipment safely, following manufacturer instructions and hospital safety guidelines.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of ironing machines to ensure their efficiency and longevity.
• Report any malfunctioning equipment to the maintenance department for repair.
• Ensure ironing stations are kept organized and free from hazards.
• Follow safety guidelines to prevent burns, injuries, or accidents while handling hot ironing equipment.

Linen Quality Control and Sorting

• Inspect ironed linens for quality, ensuring they meet hospital standards before distribution.
• Fold and arrange ironed items neatly for easy storage and transportation.
• Sort and categorize linens based on type, size, and department allocation.
• Identify and separate damaged or worn-out linens for further assessment.
• Assist in tracking linen inventory and ensuring adequate stock levels.

Coordination with Laundry and Housekeeping Teams

• Work closely with the laundry washing team to ensure smooth workflow between washing, ironing, and distribution.
• Communicate with the laundry supervisor regarding workload, urgent ironing requests, or linen shortages.
• Collaborate with housekeeping and hospital wards to ensure timely delivery of ironed linens.
• Assist in managing workload distribution among laundry staff during peak hospital operations.
• Provide feedback on ironing efficiency and suggest improvements to the laundry process