LINEN ASSISTANT PT

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services seeks a part-time Laundry Worker in Gibson City, IL to manage linen flow from chutes to stations, wash, fold, and prepare linen for distribution while maintaining cleanliness in a high-demand hospital setting.

The role requires lifting and stacking, with 20-28 hours weekly, shifts 2:00pm-6:00pm Monday through Friday and Sundays when indicated. Prior healthcare laundry experience is a plus; training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Good hand-eye dexterity to operate mangle and perform folds.
• Ability to lift and move heavy linen and operate laundry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collects soiled linen from chute areas and pre-sorts linen.
• Delivers linen to assigned areas and returns empty carts.
• Inspects linen for wear, tears, and stains.
• Keeps machinery and area in a clean and neat condition.
• Loads linen carts and records the weight of the carts.
• Washes and dries linen.
• Folds linen and uses a flat ironer.
• Performs other tasks which may be assigned.

Skills

Hand-eye dexterity

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HOURS & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS: Regular part time position: 20-28 hours weekly. Monday through Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm, Sundays when indicated: 6:00am-2:30pmGENERAL SUMMARYThe laundry worker picks up linen from chute areas, pre-sorts linens, washes linen, folds linen, processes linen, uses flat ironer, weighs linen, records loads, and delivers linen to proper stations. Also all old, badly stained or ripped linen should be discarded.GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENTTo provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the Communities we serve.PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Collects soiled linen from laundry chutes and pre-sorts linen.2. Delivers linen to assigned areas and returns empty carts.3. Inspects linen for wear, tears, and stains.4. Keeps machinery and area in a clean and neat condition.5. Loads linen carts and records the weight of the carts.6. Washes and dries linen.7. Folds linen and uses a flat ironer.8. Performs other tasks which may be assigned.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS1. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, squat, bend, twist, kneel, and push carts.2. Physical strength to perform the following lifting demands:• Floor to waist - 30 pounds• 14” to waist -30 pounds• Waist to shoulder - 20 pounds• Shoulder to overhead - 10 pounds• Carry 30 pounds for 15 feet• Push 40 pounds/force for 30 feet• Pull 40 pounds/force for 30 feet3. Must be able to work in heat for short periods of time.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPReports to the Laundry Supervisor.EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED1. Prefer a high school graduate or equivalent.2. Must have good hand, eye dexterity in order to use mangle and accomplish linen folds.INFECTION EXPOSURE RISK LEVELCategory I – Maximal Risk – This job exposes you to potential blood, body fluids and tissues on a routine basis. It is recommended that you get the Hepatitis B vaccine.WORKING CONDITIONS1. Working in extreme heat.2. Must be able to tolerate moderate to heavy lifting.3. This job has repetitive motion throughout the day.