Laundry Technician

Salary Range: $18.85 - $23.53

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Position Summary:

• Works under the supervision of the Environmental Service s Director and department Lead staff.

• Works an assigned station to collect linen, do laundry, and distributing linen (on rotation).

• Operates mechanical equipment that is automated, but moves linen about manually.

• Follows established procedures for infection control.

• Must work well under stress and tight deadlines.

• Must work well with supervisors, co-workers, residents, family members and visitors.

District Responsibility:

• Support of the District Mission and Values

• Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC “Commitment to Care”.

• Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others.

• Performance Improvement Activities

Position Duties/Responsibility:

• Collects linen from the C.C.C, and Acute Hospital

• Sorts soiled linen from C.C.C, and Acute Hospital.

• Processes soiled linen through the washing machines and dryers.

• May perform minor sewing repairs on linen.

• Folds and ties clean dry linen.

• Distributes linen as scheduled or as needed.

• Distributes incontinence products to resident’s rooms.

• Prepares the linen orders for the Acute Hospital .

• Clean and sanitize the machines and laundry area.

• Sweep and mop laundry area daily.

Essential Functions:

• The ability to stand and walk for prolong periods of time.

• The ability to grip, grasp and have fine motor skills.

• The ability to bend, stretch, squat, push, pull, stoop, twist, turn and reach.

• The ability to move bulking loads weighting > 100 lbs.

• The ability to read, write and follow simple oral and written instructions.

• The ability to be supervised.

• The ability to work as a Team.

• The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, residents and visitors.

Position Qualifications:

• Education: None required

• Experience: Recent, successful, structured work experience in Laundry or Housekeeping, previous Healthcare facility or Motel experience preferred.

• Certifications: None required

• Skills/Ability:

• The ability to move bulky loads weighing > 100 pounds.

• The ability to read, write and follow simple oral and written instructions.

• The ability to communicate effectively with other staff and maintain productive relationships.

LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.