What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linen Assistant position at Phelps Health?
Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.
No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.
General Summary
No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.
General Summary
- The Linen Assistant fills the linen requirement of individual Nursing Units and other departments in accordance with pre-established linen quotas. Fills daily emergency requests for linens in addition to the pre-scheduled deliveries.
- Stocks areas of the hospital/MOB with clean linens per par level.
- Keeps linen carts clean and neat to prevent infection control issues.
- Fills out weekly linen count sheets on a daily basis to ensure proper inventory and regulations.
- Removes soiled linens from various areas of the hospital/MOB.
- Keeps the linen room clean, neat and organized to create a safe environment and properly store linens.
- Responds to linen requests in a timely manner in order meet patients needs.
- High School graduate or equivalent preferred, a basic amount of education is necessary. Ability to read, write and follow directions. Must be willing and able to learn other tasks and duties.
- A minimum of 0-3 months experience in housekeeping or floor care which can be learned through on-the-job training or previous experience. Hospital linen experience is preferred.
- Not Applicable
- Ability to read, write and perform basic math tasks. Good communications skills. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to organize work. Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, twist, lift weights up to 40 pounds, push linen carts weighing 300 lbs. Basic computer skills. Long periods of standing and walking. Ability to learn and follow hospital and Environmental Services policies and procedures. Ability to use chemicals and operate housekeeping equipment safely.
- Mental ability required to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to use computer. Long periods of standing and walking. Ability to learn and understand policies and procedures related to cleaning, sanitation, and safety. Good communication skills.
