LAUNDRY TECHNICIAN

Summary & Objective

The Technician, Laundry tends laundering machines to wash, dry, fold and sort soiled articles such as clothes, linens, towels and other items as needed and/or requested by the resident and/or patient.


Essential Functions

• Collect, wash, dry, sort and return personal clothes for resident and/or patient per schedule.
• Labels all unlabeled resident and/or patient's clothing and personal linen.
• Mends torn personal clothing articles.
• Sorts and counts articles to verify quantities on laundry list.
• Fills linen carts and delivers to appropriate unit.
• Completes pressing process for appropriate items or as directed.
• Keeps work area sanitized, clean and in order at all times.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

• Reports any supply shortages and equipment break downs to Supervisor, Environmental Services or designee.
• Participates in staff in-service training
• Follows all infection control and safety precautions when laundering items.
• Provides orientation to new employees as needed.
• Floats to other units as assigned
• Maintain mandatory skill updates
• Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Preforms other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

May serve as an interim department leader depending on need

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

EEOC Statement

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Previous experience in a health care setting preferred
• Must have knowledge of computer office software
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.

The employee may work in outside weather condition and may be exposed to fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.