Laundry Aide FT Wed-Sun 7a-3:30p Position Available In Johnson, Arkansas

Laundry Aide FT Wed-Sun 7a-3:30p 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 1100 East Poplar Street, Clarksville, AR 72830

Description:

Job Title:

Laundry Aide FT Wed-Sun 7a-3:30p Supervised by:

Environmental Services Manager Job Summary:

Monitors laundering machines to clean articles such as sheets, towels, rags, wiping cloths and mops by performing the following duties. Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities. Demonstrates Competency in the

Following Areas:

Loads articles into washer and adds specified amount of detergent, soap or other cleaning agent. Starts machine that automatically washes and rinses articles. Lifts clean, wet articles from washer and places them into bins and puts in dryers for measured time cycles. Sorts dried articles. Folds and places items in appropriate storage bins. Sorts and counts articles to verify quantities on laundry lists. Able to read and understand equipment operation manuals. Performs all aspects of duties and responsibilities in a manner that optimizes patient safety. Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. Able to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Professional Requirements:

Adheres to dress code. Appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual education requirements. Reports to work on time and as scheduled. Completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, health plans and staff. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Maintains regulatory requirements. Completes in-services and returns in a timely manner. Attends annual review and departmental in-services. Attends staff meetings; or reads and returns all staff meeting minutes. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Actively participates in performance improvement and quality improvement (QI) activities. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility as well as the focus statement of the department. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Regulatory Requirements:

Preferred high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED). Preferred one to three (1-3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Skills:

Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

Normal hospital environment. Normal/corrected eyesight. Hearing within normal range. Frequent exposure to dust and fumes. Exposure to chemical hazards. Continuous walking and standing. Lifting up to 50 pounds. Carrying up to 40 pounds. Pushing/pulling up to 250 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.