LAUNDRY AIDE

The 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.

• Maintains accurate linen inventory levels in the Linen Room and in the departments serviced
• Compiles, prints and delivers end of month linen report
• Maintains a clean, organized work area providing an efficient and safe work environment
• Must have the ability to generate a push/pull force of 13 to 57 pounds.
• Issues supplies/equipment to all areas of the hospital.
• Assists in stock replacement for the distribution area.
• Performs other duties as required. Some light housekeeping requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

This 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.

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat X

Extreme Cold x

Heights x

Confined Spaces x

Mechanical Hazards x

Use of Vibrating Tools x

Operates Vehicle (company) x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices x

Rotates All Shifts x

On-Call x

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) x

Respirator Protective Equipment x

Eye Protection x

Hearing Protection

Hand Protection x

Feet, Toe Protection x

Body Protection x

Latex Exposure x

Solvent Exposure x

Paint (direct use) Exposure x

Dust (sanding) Exposure x

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure x

Mist Exposure x

Laser Exposure x

Walking x

Climbing Ladders x

Standing x

Kneeling x

Squatting (Crouching) x

Twisting/Turning x

Keyboard/Computer Operation x

Gross Grasp x

Hand/Arm Coordination x

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) x

Carry x

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients x

Seeing Near w/Acuity x

Feeling (Sensation) x

Hearing Clearly x

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead x

Reaching Above Shoulder Level x

Reaching Forward x

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

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