JOB PURPOSE:
Tends laundering ... machines to clean sheets, blankets, pillow coverings, and personal articles of
patients. Loads articles in washer and adds specified amount of detergent or
other cleaning agents. Lifts clean, wet articles from washer and places them
successively into wringer and dryer for measured time cycles. Sorts dry
articles according to identification numbers or type. Folds and places items in
appropriate storage bin.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Folds
and sorts laundry (blankets, sheets, towels etc.) and personal clothing items
2.
Hangs
clothes on racks according to name and numbers.
3.
Delivers
patient/resident’s laundry to designated areas
4.
Ensures
that patients/residents clothes are ready to wear, not in disrepair and put in
proper place
5.
Understands
functions of various soaps and bleaches
6.
Follows
precautions as stated on MSDS for all chemicals used
7.
Washes
and dries clothes and linens
8.
Keeps
equipment clean and follows cleaning schedules
9.
Maintains
a clean and organized area; sweeps and mops laundry area
10.
Reports
any needed repairs to maintenance department
11.
Operates
large filters according to established schedules
12.
Ensures
proper handling of soiled laundry items
13.
Cleans
and disinfects linen carts as required per policy and procedure
14.
Empties
washers and dryers as requested/necessary
15.
Operates
water, gas, and electric cutoff switches and valves
16.
Understands
the proper process for stain removal
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High
School Degree preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
On-the-job training
provided
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)
Previous experience in
healthcare laundering processes
