Laundry Technician - St. John's Nursing Center

General Information

Job Description:

Technician, Laundry

Classification:
Non-Exempt

Job Code:
Salary Grade

The Technician, Laundry tends laundering machines to wash, dry, fold and sort soiled articles such as clothes, linens, towels and other items as needed and/or requested by the resident and/or patient.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Previous experience in a health care setting preferred
• Must have knowledge of computer office software
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.

• Collect, wash, dry, sort and return personal clothes for resident and/or patient per schedule.
• Label all unlabeled resident and/or patient's clothing and personal linen.
• Mend torn personal clothing articles.
• Sort and count articles to verify quantities on laundry list.
• Fill linen carts and deliver to appropriate unit.
• Complete pressing process for appropriate items or as directed.
• Keep work area sanitized, clean and in order at all times.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Report supply shortages and equipment breakdowns to Supervisor, Environmental Services or designee.
• Participate in staff in-service training.
• Follow all infection control and safety precautions when laundering items.
• Provide orientation to new employees as needed.
• Float to other units as assigned.
• Maintain mandatory skill updates.
• Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• May serve as an interim department leader depending on need.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stairs or ladders, and stand for extended periods of time.
• The employee may work in outside weather conditions and may be exposed to fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

I have read this position description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein, and that my job performance evaluation will be based on this job description. I further understand that my employment is at-will and may be terminated at-will by myself or the facility.