Laundry Aide

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Works under the supervision of the Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor.  Laundry aide launders, distributes and stores washable linen, garments, and personal clothing to ensure availability of these items for patients, employees, and guest of the medical center in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Garrison Memorial Hospital.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Launder linens (at appropriate temperature for garment life and type of soil) to meet infectious control regulations and hospital standards.
• Segregate worn, stained, or otherwise imperfect articles
• Dispense proper amount of detergent and germicidal solutions according to manufacturers’ specifications and safety practices spelled out by material safety data sheets.
• Willingly performs extra assignments
• Organize and replenish all linen closets daily to meet patient care needs.
• Transport linens to appropriate designated areas by specified time.
• Close department at the end of the shift:
• Close windows and doors to comply with fire code
• Turn off water and steam valves.  Turn off fans and lights.
• Attend department meetings and in-services as assigned.
• Properly maintain equipment, maintains safety vigil and keeps work area clean:
• Ensure that all equipment is in good working order including but not limited to replacing disposable parts in a timely manner.
• Return equipment to proper storage room after use.  
• Report to supervisor and to maintenance items needing repair in the laundry.
• Report mechanical failures and unsafe conditions throughout hospital to supervisor.

Education: Literacy - ability to understand and to complete written and verbal instructions.

Interpersonal Skills: Relates well with staff, patients and visitors.  Maintains confidentiality.

Physical Effort: Physical Demand is medium.