Laundry Tech
The posted compensation range of $14.78 - $20.33 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Work in the heart of #humankindness at CHI Lakewood Health.
As our Laundry Tech, you'll provide a clean, safe and friendly environment for patients, visitors and employees by providing Laundry Services such as: Preparing and weighing all incoming linen to appropriate linen carts, distributing clean linen to every department area, mending of linens, some personal laundry washed and dried when needed. Our Laundry Tech follows Infection Control Policies and Procedures and Joint Commission Standards.
CHI LakeWood Health provides a long-term care, family practice-clinic, 15-bed critical-access hospital, public health and assisted living services. We are nestled in Baudette MN, just minutes from Lake of the Woods and Zippel Bay State Park. Enjoy nature's playground, lake living trails, unique shopping and dining! We serve patients and their loved ones in Lake of the Woods County and the surrounding area. Check out the link for more info on Baudette MN https://www.ci.baudette.mn.us/.
Responsibilities
- Picks up soiled linen at designated areas.
- Sorts soiled linen according to fabric, color type and degree of soil.
- Loads and unloads washing machines
- Observes machines during washing cycle to ensure that proper water levels, temperature.
- Reports malfunctions of equipment to department manager.
- Loads dryers with damp wash after linen has been sorted; adjusts controls and starts machine, unloads linens into baskets for sorting and folding.
- Feeds clean, flat work pieces through mangle with the assistance of co-worker who removes items and finishes folding them; separates torn linen for mending.
- Folds dried articles such as bath blankets, towels, gowns, wash cloths, by hand and in a prescribed manner, stacks them for sorting and distribution.
- Places all folded linens in appropriate places on storage shelves, delivers all linen needing repair to sewing area.
- Assembles linen requirements for departments according to established daily supply standard; weighs outgoing carts, records total and delivers linen supplies to designated areas.
- Receives telephone requests for extra linen supplies, records item to be delivered, and quantity and unit requesting delivery.
- Inspects linen articles for tears, holes and general condition of fabric and determines if article should be mended or discarded.
- Sews, mends and hems all linen used in the health care facility, using appropriate means available.
- Assists in sanitizing work area by cleaning floors and equipment; clean lint traps daily.
- Operates equipment safely and efficiently according to established guidelines.
- Reports all damaged and unsafe equipment.
Qualifications
- General computer knowledge to complete required online training and access email
- General knowledge of housekeeping duties
Preferred:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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