Laundry/Linen Attendant at Bothwell Regional Health Center

Sedalia, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Aug, 26

Salary

23.45

Posted On

20 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laundry Processing, Inventory Management, Stain Treatment, Equipment Maintenance, Sanitization, Time Management, Communication, Attention To Detail, Physical Stamina, Customer Service

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Laundry/Linen Attendant is responsible for processing and distributing all linens for hospital and clinic locations ensuring an adequate supply. The Attendant will monitor linens for need of spot treatments and keep a daily log of distribution and a poundage record of materials taken out of service. Keep work area clean and clear of safety hazards. The Laundry/Linen Attendant reports directly to the Director of Facilities-EVS or designee. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Licensure/Certification: None. Work Experience: On-job training. RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES: Sorting, weighing laundry, loading washers, unloading washers, loading dryers, unloading dryers, folding of clean laundry and putting on transport cart. Inventory unused linen in all areas and bring each item up to daily quota. Each item is to be logged on a daily sheet and then logged into computer. Record linen taken out of service. Treatment of stain laundry. Areas that have exchange carts: change them out, restock them and bring up to quota. Transport linen from laundry to linen room and place on shelves. Notify maintenance to replenish laundry chemical. Clean linen room and equipment, sweep dryers out, and disinfect laundry carts and tables. Sweep and mop floor. Clean over head lights and pipes. Empty trash. Answer phone, pages, and supply extra linen when necessary. REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission. Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives. Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole. Works to resolve conflicts constructively and in a timely manner. Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker. Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts. Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals. Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties. Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence. Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management. Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers. Perform their duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works indoors in well lighted area. Works in heat and humid area. Possible exposure to communicable diseases. Works in low level noise. Subject to frequent interruptions. Works with corrosive chemicals. Heavy repetitive lifting up to fifty pounds.

Responsibilities

Responsible for processing, folding, and distributing linens across hospital and clinic locations while maintaining accurate inventory logs. Ensures the laundry area and equipment are clean, sanitized, and safe for operation.