Laundry Worker

Laundry Worker Process and provide clean linen to Saint Francis Health System patients and staff as needed for patient care. Job Responsibilities: Picks up soiled linen from laundry chutes and soiled linen storage. Physically sorts linen into bins by laundry type, then weighs soiled linen and hangs on overhead monorail system. Empties soiled linen slings onto the washer conveyor. Unloads and stores new linens and chemicals from delivery vehicles to designated areas of laundry department. Loads and unloads clean and/or soiled linen on and off delivery truck for other entities. Monitors dryers, press, and chemical supply system to ensure continuous operation. Manually feeds sheets and blankets into ironer and/or folder. Manually feeds towels, gowns, baby blankets, etc. into small piece folders. Hand folds small linen items such as washcloths, diapers, t-shirts, and restraints. Folds and/or stacks linen as it comes out of ironer/folder and places linens on bulk storage carts. Delivers full carts to various departments and returns empty carts to laundry. Maintains a clean and safe work environment, cleans equipment, and utilizes cart washer to comply with infection control standards and sanitize equipment. Other duties as assigned to facilitate workflow processes. Decision Making: Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited, and standard policies/protocols have been established. Working Relationships: Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Required Skills & Experience: Zero (0) - six (6) months of general work experience. Must be able to read and write or understand oral instructions and safety signage. Be physically able to meet the physical requirements and working conditions of the job. Is able to understand and operate controls on the laundry equipment. High School Diploma required.