Laundry Worker

Northern Light A.R. Gould

Department: Laundry And Linen Services

Position is located: Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital

Work Type: PRN

Hours Per Week: 0.00

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Summary :

Dries, folds, sorts, and distributes clean linens so that patient care needs for linen throughout all facility and associated practices can be met.

Responsibilities:

• Loads and unloads dryers using correct poundage, drying like linens together.
• Must be able to fold linens efficiently and quickly, using the mechanical folders, as well as by hand, as necessary
• Check linens for stains, tears, or wear, setting them aside for attention.
• Takes clean linens to various patient care areas, pushing and pulling laundry carts.
• Mends linens as needed.
• Stamps new linens as needed.
• Performs needed documentation, needs to be able to count and add/subtract.
• Cleans laundry room and related equipment daily
• May fill in for Laundry Wash Person, weighing, sorting, and washing soiled linens, which requires early morning starts of at least 5:00 a.m
• Must be able to work with laundry and cleaning detergents.
• Handles clean and soiled linens according to procedure
• Must be able to follow established safety methods and procedures as outlined in organizational and department policies.
• Maintains professional and dignified behavior.
• Must be able to operate the folding equipment
• Must be able to tolerate working in a fast paced, noisy, small environment.

Other Information :

• Must be able to work alternating weekends, holidays and assist as needed in other departments, ie; Food Service, Housekeeping, Maintenance.

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Education

• Required No Minimum Requirement

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
• Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
• Potential exposure to noxious odors.

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