LAUNDRY WORKER

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health and Human Services

Healthcare Facilities

Glencliff Home

393 High St. Glencliff, NH 03238

LAUNDRY WORKER

#TMPPT1662

7am - 3pm

16 hours per week

$14.40 - $18.46

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health & Human Services, Healthcare Facilities, Glencliff Home has a part-time vacancy for a Laundry Worker.

Summary:

Performs routine work in the sorting, washing, drying, finishing, and preparing for delivery of linen and clothing.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience : 8th grade education

License/Certification : None

Other Requirements: None

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : One year’s experience in commercial or institutional laundry

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS : None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

Collects, sorts, and loads soiled linen and garments into washer(s) and loads items into the dryer(s), removes stains from garments, folds clean linens, counts new linen, and prepares laundry buckets for deliveries to assigned units/areas as needed. Checks for items left in any pockets such as valuables and food if present. Performs light mending using hand stitching and labels incoming clothing with resident’s name. Washes contaminated laundry in proper manner. Codes laundry by building, floor or unit and ensures laundry is returned to its proper locations.

Cleans and sanitizes work areas including machines, laundry buckets, worktables, and sorting areas and washes windows, sweeps, vacuums, and mops floors to ensure good housekeeping habits in the laundry area.

Operates a variety of large and small laundry machines and laundry related tools appropriate to work area such as irons, dryers, presses, and washers. Utilize protective gear in all appropriate functions and demonstrates knowledge for safe use of equipment, ensures basic maintenance of machines and tools, reports issues or malfunctions to supervisor in a timely fashion.

Lifts and carries clean and soiled laundry weighing up to 80 pounds on a frequent basis and items weighing up to 25 pounds on a continuous basis. Follows infection control and universal precautions policies and institution’s procedures to ensure a sanitary environment is always achieved. Follows proper reporting, isolation, and handwashing procedures/techniques.

Responsible for the safe and proper mixing and use of cleaning solutions while adhering to all safety precautions. Fills supply containers to ensure supplies are on hand when needed. Maintains proper supply level for assigned area of responsibility by replacing and stocking work area with appropriate products and reorders or informs Supervisor when items require re-ordering.

Positively represents the institution by answering routine questions and following instructions, being courteous, and cooperative with residents, coworkers, and supervisors. Acts as mentor to new staff and/or volunteers with particular emphasis on proper laundry procedures and safety; reports any issues to supervisor.

Attends staff meetings as scheduled and assists in communicating departmental policies, procedures, standards or issues to new employees, volunteers, or trainees.

F or further information please contact Michelle Noseworthy , Laundry Manager, 603-989-5229, Michelle.C.Noseworthy@dhhs.nh.gov

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964