Laundry Worker

Laundry Staff

The Laundry Staff is responsible for maintaining a sufficient supply of hygienically clean linen in a finished condition for use in the Hospital, all other entities using linen provided by the Hospital Laundry and all the tasks entailed in accomplishing that goal.

Job Relationships:

1. Directly responsible to the EVS/Laundry Manager
2. Works in close relationship with the EVS/Laundry Manager, Assistant Manager, Laundry Staff and various hospital staff.
3. Works closely with hospital district leadership and departments as well as internal and external customers.

Occupational Hazards:

Works in the general hospital setting. May be exposed to blood, body fluids, or tissues as well as patients in varying stages of infectious states.

Samples of Duties:

The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of job duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed.

• Collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding and delivering of linen
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment on a daily basis.
• Safely use and re-stock chemicals used in the laundry
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• The Mission, Vision, and Values of Northern Inyo Healthcare District;
• NIHD policies and procedures, including Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and Confidentiality standards;
• NIHD safety policies and procedures, including the Rainbow Chart, Employee Health, and Infection Prevention standards

Skills/Abilities to:

• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with NIHD staff and the public
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with NIHD staff at all levels as well as the public;
• Develop and maintain a high degree of maturity, integrity, and good judgement.
• Basic Computer Skills including the ability to use Microsoft Outlook
• Fulfills physical requirements as documented on the attached form
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible, positive, and able to work independently

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High School diploma or GED equivalence

Preferred:

• 1-year hospitality or institutional laundry experience

Monday - Friday 8:00-4:30 Full time