Laundry Worker

Job Title 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.