GENERAL SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Environmental Services, the Laundry Aide is responsible for performing a variety of housekeeping duties in order to maintain assigned areas in a sanitary, orderly, safe and attractive condition; performing laundry duties in accordance with established procedures and programs, coordinating specific work tasks with other personnel within the department; reporting pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responding to inquiries relating to his/her particular area; attending all mandatory in-services and education programs and required meetings.

Type of supervision exercised: None.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one (1) year experience normally required.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.

Excellent communication skills required for effective communication with management, staff, patients, and visitors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Medium Work: duties require exerting 25 to 50 lbs. of force occasionally (approx 10-33% of shift), and/or 10-25lbs. of force frequently (approx 33-66% of the time), and/or greater than negligible amount up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects.

Position involves bending, reaching, and stooping (occasionally in strained position) throughout shift.

Ability to transport self throughout facility is required.

Working knowledge or laundry machines and dryers.

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS:

Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and body substances.

Occasional exposure to various chemicals and cleaning agents.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works on patient care floors.