Sr Storekeeper / Storekeeper, Linen Services

Job Description

Reports to the Assistant Supervisor / Supervisor and ensure smooth daily operations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

INPATIENT / OUTPATIENT / OFFSITE

• Perform soiled linen collection chuted down through the pneumatic chute and manual collection from the soiled linen bay
• Transfer soiled linen from the soiled linen chute collection area to the loading bay
• Identify and segregate the different types of linen used in mTTSH, NCID, AMK Rehab and ICH, ensuring the correct linen is supplied to the end users
• Prepare, pack and deliver linen supplies to the departments as per their pre-determined quantity requirements
• Perform linen distribution via the AGV system, as well as by manual top-up process
• Sort all incoming linen and arrange the linen into the AGV and shelves according to their specific allocations

CURTAINS

• Assist Supervisor in the management of curtain inventory
• Track movement of curtains to wards and laundry vendor
• Assist Supervisor in planning the curtain schedule and ensure curtains for inpatient and outpatient are changed according to the schedule
• Assist with ad-hoc requests such as terminal cleaning or curtain track maintenance and make revisions to the curtain schedule

SPECIAL ITEMS

• Keep track and ensure that all special items that are collected and returned are accounted for with documentation
• Receive and validate clean special items from the laundry vendor
• Pack the special items in an organized manner for the collection by end users

UNIFORMS

• Identify and segregate uniforms used by various stakeholders
• Manage the uniform store and ensure it is neat and organized
• Assist Supervisor in the planning and execution of uniform issuance to end users (new hires / annual issuance)
• Ensure quality control in the uniforms issued to end users
• Assist with the administration and inventory tracking of the uniforms
• Support and provide recommendations on the procurement of uniforms

MENDING

·         Sieve out defective linen for mending services

·         Assist to mend defective linen using sewing machine when required

GENERAL 

• Assist and liaise with end users on ad-hoc requests according to documented quality procedures and work instructions
• Assist the Supervisor in inventory count when required
• Facilitate physical disposal for the condemned linen
• Do daily housekeeping within the department and adhere to infection control guidelines
• Ensure common corridors and various emergency exits are not blocked or hindered and adhere to all fire safety measures
• Actively participate as a member or team lead for quality improvement projects at hospital-wide / department level
• Any other duties or projects as assigned by Assistant Supervisor / Supervisor / Senior Executive / Senior Manager / Manager / Director, Hospitality & Environmental Services