Laundry Worker

Northern Light A.R. Gould

Department: Laundry And Linen Services

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

Work Type: Part Time Ineligible

Hours Per Week: 16.00

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.

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital is an acute care hospital located near the Canadian border in Presque Isle, Maine. This is the largest city and economic hub of Aroostook County – Maine’s northernmost county, with a geographic area larger than the states of Maryland and Rhode Island combined. When you're not enjoying year-round outdoor activities, you will be working with supportive colleagues in a facility that offers a surprising range of comprehensive services given its rural location.

AR Gould provides emergency, primary, and specialty care. In addition to traditional acute care, our inpatient units also include acute rehabilitation and a women and children’s unit. It is the only healthcare facility in the region to offer certain life-saving specialty services, such as radiation therapy, a cardiac catheterization lab, and a dialysis center.

The hospital is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state.

The University of Maine at Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College, the Maine School of Science and Mathematics magnet school, and quality local public schools all provide opportunities for academic enrichment. Lakes, rivers, and woodlands are legendary and well-known to hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreationalists. The local airport provides daily, year-round service between Presque Isle International Airport (PQI) and Boston Logan International Airport.

Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition:
phone: 207-973-7100
email: talentacquisition@northernlight.org

ARG, Presque Isle, Aroostook County, Maine, TAMC, Northern Maine, Rural Health Care