Laundry Aide

CommonSpirit Health; Garrison (ND); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a dedicated Laundry Aide to support the vital operations of their medical center. In this role, you will ensure the cleanliness and availability of linens and garments for patients and staff, adhering to strict safety and health standards. Your attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean and organized environment will be crucial in supporting the overall mission of providing compassionate care. Join a team that values community health and personal growth while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and complete written and verbal instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to relate well with staff, patients, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Launder linens and garments to meet hospital standards.
• Organize and replenish linen closets daily for patient care needs.
• Maintain equipment and report any mechanical failures.

Skills

Understanding written and verbal instructions

Interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Literacy

Job description

Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Works under the supervision of the Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor. Laundry aide launders, distributes and stores washable linen, garments, and personal clothing to ensure availability of these items for patients, employees, and guests of the medical center in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Garrison Memorial Hospital.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Launder linens (at appropriate temperature for garment life and type of soil) to meet infectious control regulations and hospital standards.
2. Segregate worn, stained, or otherwise imperfect articles.
3. Dispense proper amount of detergent and germicidal solutions according to manufacturers’ specifications and safety practices spelled out by material safety data sheets.
4. Willingly perform extra assignments.
5. Organize and replenish all linen closets daily to meet patient care needs.
6. Transport linens to appropriate designated areas by specified time.
7. Close department at the end of the shift:
8. Close windows and doors to comply with fire code.
9. Turn off water and steam valves. Turn off fans and lights.
10. Attend department meetings and in-services as assigned.
11. Properly maintain equipment, maintain safety vigil and keep work area clean:
12. Ensure that all equipment is in good working order including but not limited to replacing disposable parts in a timely manner.
13. Return equipment to proper storage room after use.
14. Report to supervisor and to maintenance items needing repair in the laundry.
15. Report mechanical failures and unsafe conditions throughout the hospital to supervisor.

Qualifications

Education: Literacy - ability to understand and to complete written and verbal instructions.

Interpersonal Skills: Relates well with staff, patients and visitors. Maintains confidentiality.

Physical Effort: Physical Demand is medium.