LAUNDRY AIDE

Excela Health; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laundry Aide to ensure a seamless linen supply throughout the hospital. In this vital role, you will maintain accurate linen inventory, transport soiled linen, and distribute clean linen to various departments. Your strong organizational and communication skills will be key in managing linen requests and ensuring compliance with health standards. Join a team that values integrity and commitment to quality service, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare environment that prioritizes patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintains linen inventory and orders based on patient census.
• Transports soiled linen and distributes clean linen to departments.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer Systems

Job description

Description

Job Summary/Overall Objectives

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.

Essential Job Functions

+ Maintains accurate linen inventory levels in the Linen Room and in the departments serviced

+ Orders linen daily based on patient census

+ Operates computer system to enter linen usage

+ Keeps accurate record of linen issued and returned

+ Adjusts daily par levels with the linen service company via fax or phone

+ Assists customers with usage needs; adjusts par levels accordingly

+ Receives clean linen

+ Checks linen exchange carts and bulk order for accuracy

+ Reports discrepancies to the linen service

+ Identifies and tags broken or defective linen carts for return to the laundry service

+ Distributes clean linen to departments serviced

+ Delivers special request linen to requesting area

+ Linen carts are to be always covered (either with sheet or in plastic).

+ Retrieves soiled linen following OSHA Blood borne Pathogen Standards

+ Ensures all linen in chute room is placed in soiled linen carts prior to transport

+ Recovers soiled linen from specialty areas [Placed in soiled linen carts]

+ Transports soiled linen carts to designated linen service holding area

+ Maintains a clean, organized work area providing an efficient and safe work environment

+ Compiles, prints and delivers end of month linen report

+ Combines information from computer and Accounts Payable to produce this report

+ Attends various education programs.

+ Issues supplies/equipment to all areas of the hospital.

+ Assists in stock replacement for the distribution area.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

+ High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.

+ Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.

+ Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

+ Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

+ Experience in Healthcare setting.

License, Certification & Clearances

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

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

+ Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).

+ Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

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.

Work Environment

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.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

x

Extreme Cold

x

Heights

x

Confined Spaces

x

Extreme Noise(>85dB)

x

Mechanical Hazards

x

Use of Vibrating Tools

x

x

Operates Vehicle (company)

x

x

Operates Heavy Equipment

x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

x

Rotates All Shifts

x

x

8 Hours Shifts

x

x

10-12 Hours Shifts

x

x

On-Call

x

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

x

x

Travel Between Sites

x

x

Direct Patient Care

x

Respirator Protective Equipment

x

x

Eye Protection

x

x

Head Protection (hard hat)

x

Hearing Protection

x

Hand Protection

x

x

Feet, Toe Protection

x

x

Body Protection

x

x

Latex Exposure

x

x

Solvent Exposure

x

Paint (direct use) Exposure

x

Dust (sanding) Exposure

x

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

x

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

x

x

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

x

x

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

x

x

Mist Exposure

x

Wax Stripper (direct use)

x

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

x

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

x

Laser Exposure

x

Physical Demands

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.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

x

x

Sitting

x

Walking

x

x

Climbing Stairs

x

x

Climbing Ladders

x

x

Standing

x

x

Kneeling

x

Squatting (Crouching)

x

Twisting/Turning

x

x

Keyboard/Computer Operation

x

x

Gross Grasp

x

x

Fine Finger Manipulation

x

x

Hand/Arm Coordination

x

x

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

x

x

Carry

x

x

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

x

Seeing Near w/Acuity

x

x

Feeling (Sensation)

x

x

Color Vision

x

x

Hearing Clearly

x

x

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

x

x

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

x

x

Reaching Forward

x

x

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

10#

x

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

###

10

35

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

###

10

35

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

###

15

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

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

+ Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

+ Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

+ Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

+ Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

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