Health Attendant (Transport)

Job Responsibilities:

A Key Responsibilities

Tow Truck Operations

1. Operate tow trucks to transport food trolleys, dry rations, soiled linen, and waste between hospital blocks, wards, and service areas, ensuring timely and efficient delivery and collection.

2. Deliver meals and rations to wards and return used food trolleys and utensils to the Dietetic and Catering Services (DCS) Department.

3. Tow and transport general refuse, biohazard and cytotoxic waste to designated disposal areas, ensuring proper segregation and compliance with hospital safety and regulatory requirements.

4. Perform daily pre-operation checks and routine maintenance of tow trucks, including cleaning, battery charging, and basic servicing. Report any faults, damages or safety concerns promptly.

Service Lift Operations

1. Operate service lifts to transport food, soiled linen and waste trolleys between Level 1 of hospital blocks and designated ward levels, ensuring timely and efficient movement.

2. Coordinate with ward staff to ensure smooth, timely collection and delivery of trolleys across departments.

3. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of service lift areas, refuse rooms and soiled linen rooms, ensuring high standards of hygiene and prevention of cross-contamination.

4. Ensure proper segregation and handling of food, linen and all types of waste —including biohazard and cytotoxic materials — in compliance with hospital safety and regulatory requirements.

5. Report any lift malfunctions, trolley defects, or safety hazards promptly to the supervisor for immediate follow-up.

B Other Responsibilities

1. Assist supervisors in managing daily logistics operations, ensuring continuity of services, and promptly reporting any disruptions, incidents, or irregularities.

2. Provide support and coverage for logistics functions, including tow truck and service lift operations, as well as ad hoc deliveries and other assigned tasks to meet operational needs.

3. Assist in the towing, transportation, and unloading of bodies to the Mortuary in accordance with hospital protocols, ensuring dignity, safety, and compliance with infection control standards. Require 24/7 standby rotation to respond to calls as needed.

4. Perform any other duties as assigned.