
Laundry Distributor and Collector
- Abuja, FCT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collect used and soiled linens, gowns, towels, and other laundry items from designated hospital units.
- Sort and separate different types of laundry based on fabric type, contamination levels, and washing requirements.
- Ensure proper handling of biohazardous or infectious materials according to hospital protocols.
- Maintain records of collected items to track linen movement and prevent losses.
- Report any missing or damaged linen to the laundry supervisor for prompt action.
- Distribute clean linens, uniforms, and other laundry items to hospital wards, operating rooms, and other departments.
- Ensure accurate allocation of laundry items based on hospital department requirements.
- Organize and transport linen in trolleys, carts, or designated hospital laundry bins.
- Monitor stock levels of linens and report shortages to the laundry supervisor.
- Coordinate with staff to ensure an uninterrupted supply of clean linen.
- Follow hospital infection control procedures when handling soiled and clean linens.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when collecting contaminated linen.
- Adhere to hospital waste disposal guidelines for hazardous or bio-contaminated linen.
- Regularly sanitize collection and distribution trolleys to prevent cross-contamination.
- Ensure proper storage of clean linen in designated hospital linen rooms.
- Use hospital-assigned carts, bins, or vehicles for the transportation of laundry materials.
- Ensure linen carts and trolleys are cleaned and well-maintained after each use.
- Report damaged or faulty laundry equipment to the appropriate department for repair.
- Assist in monitoring linen inventory to support efficient hospital operations.
- Follow safety protocols when operating linen distribution equipment.
- Maintain accurate records of linen collected and distributed across different hospital units.
- Report shortages, losses, or discrepancies in linen inventory to the supervisor.
- Assist in compiling data on linen usage trends to support hospital linen management.
- Submit incident reports for damaged, missing, or contaminated linen.
- Communicate with hospital departments to resolve linen distribution concerns.
- Bsc or HND in Business Administration, Economics, Garment Making or any related field
- Training or certification in laundry services, housekeeping, or healthcare hygiene is preferred.
- 0-5 years of experience in laundry distribution, housekeeping, or a related field.
- Prior experience in a hospital, healthcare facility, or hospitality industry is an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of infection control and safety standards in healthcare is an advantage.
- Knowledge of hospital linen handling and distribution protocols
- Ability to operate linen transport equipment such as carts and trolleys.
- Basic inventory tracking and documentation skills.
- Familiarity with hospital infection control procedures and hygiene standards.
- Ability to follow safety guidelines for handling contaminated laundry.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to organize tasks efficiently.
- Good communication and teamwork skills for coordinating with hospital departments.
- Physical stamina to handle frequent walking, lifting, and pushing laundry carts.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Commitment to hospital cleanliness, hygiene, and patient safety.