Laundry Processing Attendant

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wheeling, West Virginia is seeking a dedicated laundry worker responsible for collecting, processing, and delivering linens while following stringent infection control protocols. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and the role involves physical tasks including lifting and moving heavy items. The position requires effective communication skills to interact with staff and patients. Weekly hours are scheduled at 40, and the role is classified as non-exempt.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow direction as given.
• Must communicate effectively with employees and patients.
• Understanding of infection control procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collects soiled linens from the department according to schedule.
• Processes laundry by counting, weighing, and recording items.
• Utilizes equipment to clean and deliver linens to departments.
• Follows sanitation and infection control guidelines.

Skills

Ability to follow direction

Communication skills

Infection control procedures knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Preferred Qualifications

Education, certification, and/or licensure: High school diploma or equivalent.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Collects soiled linens from department according to schedule.
• Completes processing tasks such as counting, weighing, and recording items.
• Utilizes automated equipment or manual processes to process and clean the laundry.
• Delivers clean linens to departments and responds to special delivery or pick up requests.
• Follows all sanitation and infection control guidelines.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires Sitting, Standing, Bending, Lifting, and Moving around facility.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and push a minimum of 125 lbs.
• Ability to push and pull heavy, wet linen and move equipment and supplies throughout the work day.
• Must be able to wear latex, vinyl, neoprene, and rubber gloves when performing certain Laundry duties.

Working Environment

• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning and laundry chemicals.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to follow direction as given.
• Must be able to communicate with other employees and patients in a proper manner.
• Knows the procedures for infection control.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Exempt / Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Shift: United States of America

Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center: 605 WH Linen Services

Address: 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.