Medical facility laundry worker
いりょうしせつせんたくにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Bathing Facility and Cleaning Service Occupations
- Minor : Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers
Summary
A profession that launders and dries linens such as sheets and towels used in medical institutions and supplies them in a clean state.
Description
Medical facility laundry workers collect and sort linens (sheets, towels, gowns, etc.) used in hospitals and clinics, operate washing machines and dryers for cleaning and drying, select appropriate detergents and chemicals, perform stain removal and disinfection, sort and fold linens after washing from an infection prevention perspective, and distribute them to each department. They also handle equipment inspections, simple maintenance, inventory management, and record-keeping, and are required to work in compliance with hygiene standards.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to aging population and the importance of infection control, but as equipment automation advances, skills in equipment management and quality control will be emphasized.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior laundry worker → Senior laundry worker → Linen management supervisor → Facility manager
Required Skills
Heavy object handling techniques / Infection prevention knowledge / Knowledge of detergents and chemicals / Linen management / Washing machine and dryer operation
Recommended Skills
Hygiene management / Inventory management / Quality control / Simple maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential for hygiene management. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy laundry. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | High logical thinking is not required as it is mainly routine work. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Innovative ideas are not particularly needed in routine work. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical skills are not required, only for quantity management. |
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- Cleaning worker
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