LAUNDRY AIDE- AFTERNOONS

Job Type

Temporary

Description

The Laundry Aide is responsible for performing a range of tasks related to the processing and management of hospital linen and garments. This role involves handling, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing laundry items while adhering to hospital hygiene and infection control standards. The Laundry Aide ensures that all linen and garments are processed efficiently and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

Essential Duties :

• Sort and categorize linen and garments based on type, color, and level of soiling, ensuring proper handling and processing.
• Operate and maintain laundry equipment, including washers, dryers, and ironing machines, following manufacturer instructions and safety guidelines.
• Load and unload laundry items into and from machines, ensuring that equipment is used efficiently and that items are processed according to hospital standards.
• Inspect and treat stains or damaged items before washing to ensure optimal cleaning and maintain the quality of hospital linen and garments.
• Fold, pack, and distribute clean linen and garments to designated areas within the hospital and offsite locations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Follow infection control procedures and safety protocols to maintain a clean and sanitary laundry environment.
• Maintain accurate records of laundry activities, including the volume of items processed, any issues encountered, and equipment maintenance.
• Assist with routine cleaning and maintenance of the laundry area, including wiping down surfaces, cleaning machines, and managing waste.
• Report any equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or maintenance needs to the Laundry Supervisor / Manager.
• Assist in managing inventory levels of laundry supplies and chemicals, and report any shortages or ordering needs to the Laundry Supervisor / Manager.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures regarding the handling and processing of soiled linen, including adherence to infection control protocols.
• Operate large industrial equipment including dryers, iron / press / folder, and other industrial sized equipment
• Assists seamstress by labelling new linens, irons lab coats and documents work.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope / duties / licensure.

Requirements

Required Experience :

Preferred Experience :

Preferred Education :

Exposure / Sensory Requirements :

Exposure to :

Chemicals : Refer to MSDS Sheets

Video Display Terminals : None

Blood and Body Fluids : None

TB or Airborne Pathogens : None

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch) :

Speech : Required to communicate with supervisor and coworkers.

Vision : Ability to see programs on control panels of equipment assigned.

Smell : Ability to detect foul odors, helpful to note presence of electrical / fire safety.

Hearing : Ability to hear alarms and mechanical problems from equipment.

Touch : Ability to feel heat or cold with hands.

Activity / Lifting Requirements :

Average Hours per Week : 40

Shift : Varies

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to :

Sit : 0%

Twist : 20%

Stand / Walk : 80%

Crawl : 0%

Kneel : 2%

Pull / Lift : 25%

Drive : 0%

Squat : 3%

Climb : 0%

Bend : 15%

Reach above shoulders : 5%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below :

Up to 10 lbs : Frequently

Up to 20 lbs : Frequently

Up to 35 lbs : Occasionally

Up to 50 lbs : Occasionally

Up to 75 lbs : Not Required

Up to 100 lbs : Not Required

Over 100 lbs : Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example : the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.) :

Putting away supplies, sometimes overhead.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity :

Sit : 0

Twist : 70

Stand : 160

Crawl : 0

Walk : 84

Kneel : 2

Lift : 71

Drive : 0

Squat : 2

Climb : 0

Bend : 21

Reach above shoulders : 0

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated) :

Simple grasp 15#

Pushing & pulling 50-200#

Fine Manipulation : Wringing out cloths.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control : None

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards :

Environmental Factors (Time Spent) :

Inside hours : 8

Outside hours : 0

Temperature : Normal Range

Lighting : Average

Noise levels : Average

Humidity : Normal Range

Atmosphere :

Special Hazards : Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Other - Steam pipes on equipment require careful technique when retrieving hanging linens.

Protective Clothing Required : Gloves

Salary Description

16.01 - $18.80

Salary : $16 - $19