LAUNDRY AIDE - 1ST SHIFT- PART TIME

divh2Laundry Aide - 1st Shift - Part Time/h2pThe Laundry Aide provides and maintains an adequate linen supply to all areas of the hospital. Retrieves and transports soiled linen to designated linen service collection area./ppstrongEssential Job Functions/strong/pulliMaintains accurate linen inventory levels in the Linen Room and in the departments serviced/liliOrders linen daily based on patient census/liliOperates computer system to enter linen usage/liliKeeps accurate record of linen issued and returned/liliAdjusts daily par levels with the linen service company via fax or phone/liliAssists customers with usage needs; adjusts par levels accordingly/liliReceives clean linen/liliChecks linen exchange carts and bulk order for accuracy/liliReports discrepancies to the linen service/liliIdentifies and tags broken or defective linen carts for return to the laundry service/liliDistributes clean linen to departments serviced/liliDelivers special request linen to requesting area/liliLinen carts are to be always covered (either with sheet or in plastic)/liliRetrieves soiled linen following OSHA Blood borne Pathogen Standards/liliEnsures all linen in chute room is placed in soiled linen carts prior to transport/liliRecovers soiled linen from specialty areas [Placed in soiled linen carts]/liliTransports soiled linen carts to designated linen service holding area/liliMaintains a clean, organized work area providing an efficient and safe work environment/liliCompiles, prints and delivers end of month linen report/liliCombines information from computer and Accounts Payable to produce this report/liliAttends various education programs./liliIssues supplies/equipment to all areas of the hospital./liliAssists in stock replacement for the distribution area./liliOther duties as assigned./li/ulpstrongCompetency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]/strong/ppstrongRequired Qualifications/Experience/strong/pulliHigh School Diploma, GED or higher level of education./liliStrong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment./liliStrong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience./liliBasic working knowledge of computers and office equipment/li/ulpstrongPreferred Qualifications/Experience/strong/pulliExperience in Healthcare setting./li/ulpstrongLicense, Certification Clearances/strong/pulliAct 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system/li/ulpstrongPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work/strong/pulliIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.)./liliTravel may be expected locally between System locations./li/ulpstrongEqual Employment Opportunity/strong/ppIndependence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations./ppstrongDisclaimer/strong/ppThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice./ppstrongWork Environment/strong/ppEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines/ppWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required./p/div