Laundry Worker

Job Title

Laundry Worker/PD80266A

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Prepares and loads carts of clean linen for delivery to wards, clinics, and other areas; and loads carts according to established linen quotas.
• Reads, comprehends and/or interprets written and verbal instruction and/or communication from various avenues.
• Handles telephone requests for additional linen and maintains records of all such requests.
• Performs all duties in accordance with station policies, procedures, regulations, and standards applicable to the laundry section.
• Operates the flatwork spreader/feeder, ironer, folder, and stacker/conveyor; and operates industrial dryers, a small piece folder, and garment tunnel finisher.
• Unloads industrial washers and operates lift stations, index switches, and rail sling systems.
• Sorts soiled linen by classification and degree of soil and follows all established procedures.
• Performs routine care and maintenance of machines and equipment (i.e., tightening nuts and bolts and/or greasing/oiling fittings and wheels); and inspects linens for damage, stained items, etc.
• Follows established safety and infection control procedures; and keeps the assigned work area clean and free of debris.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (work hours may be further discussed during the interview)

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.