Job Description:
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Healthcare Laundry Specialist to support our hospital operations in Sharjah. This position plays an essential role in maintaining hygiene and infection control standards by ensuring that hospital linens, patient garments, staff uniforms, and other washable items are cleaned, sanitized, and processed to medical-grade standards.
Primary responsibilities include sorting soiled laundry, pre-treating stains, operating industrial washing and drying equipment, and managing the flow of clean and dirty linen within designated hospital zones. The specialist will also fold, iron, and package laundry items according to departmental protocols, ensuring they are delivered to the correct locations in a timely and hygienic manner.
The role requires knowledge of infection control procedures, including safe handling of contaminated materials, use of disinfectants, and maintaining separation between clean and soiled items. The Healthcare Laundry Specialist must also perform routine maintenance checks on machines, report malfunctions, and keep accurate records of loads processed. Working closely with the environmental services and infection control teams, this position is vital to upholding cleanliness standards across all hospital departments.