General Information

Job Description: Technician, Laundry

Classification: Non-Exempt

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Summary & Objective

The Technician, Laundry tends to laundry machines to wash, dry, fold, and sort soiled articles such as clothes, linens, towels, and other items as needed and/or requested by the resident and/or patient. This is a crucial role in the presentation of CHS to its residents, visitors, and staff by ensuring all textiles are well cared for and maintained.

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Previous experience in a health care setting preferred
• Must have knowledge of computer office software
• Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.

Essential Functions

• Communicates professionally. Uses clear, respectful, and courteous language. Practices active listening and engages in and encourages meaningful conversation.
• Documents wash concentration and temperatures daily.
• Collect, wash, dry, sort and return personal clothes for resident and/or patient per schedule.
• Labels all unlabeled resident and/or patient's clothing and personal linen.
• Mends torn personal clothing articles.
• Sort and count articles to verify quantities on the laundry list.
• Fills linen carts and delivers them to the appropriate unit.
• Completes pressing process for appropriate items or as directed.
• Keeps work area sanitized, clean, and in order at all times.
• Keeps an updated inventory of laundry detergents and sewing kits.
• Tracks maintenance and repairs on the laundering equipment.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

• Reports any supply shortages and equipment breakdowns to Supervisor, Environmental Services or designee.
• Reports any foreign or biohazardous materials or objects found in laundry items to the Supervisor or designee.
• Participates in staff in-service training
• Follows all infection control and safety precautions when laundering items.
• Provides orientation to new employees as needed.
• Floats to other units as assigned
• Maintain mandatory skill updates
• Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Preforms other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

• May serve as an interim department leader depending on need

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.
• The employee may work in outside weather condition and may be exposed to fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

EEOC Statement

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Acknowledgment

I have read this position description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein, and that my job performance evaluation will be based on this job description. I further understand that my employment is at-will and may be terminated at-will by myself or the facility.

Employee's Signature: _________________________ Date: _________________________

Supervisor's Signature: _________________________ Date: _________________________