Laundry Aide

Weston County Health Services • Newcastle, WY

28d • Onsite

About The Position

At Weston County Health Services, we believe our people are the heart of our mission. Our team is dedicated to quality care, integrity, and lifelong learning. Your career starts here and grows here. At WCHS, we invest in our people with competitive benefits, ongoing education, and a culture that values every voice. At WCHS, we value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Competitive compensation and benefits package Opportunities for growth and professional development, including scholarships and training Supportive, collaborative team environment Paid Personal Leave (PPL): Begins accruing from your start date (after 90 days); accrues on regular hours worked (not overtime). Health Insurance coverage beginning the first day of the month following hire. Dental Insurance (Delta Dental): Begins same as health coverage. Life Insurance: $50,000 coverage starting the first day of the month after hire. Supplemental insurance including accident, short and long-term disability Bereavement Leave Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about helping people thrive at work? Weston County Health Services is seeking a PRN Laundry Aid Assistant to play a vital role in supporting our patients and residents. In this dynamic position, you’ll help provide essential services. If you're ready to grow your career in a mission-driven environment where your work truly matters, we’d love to meet you! Position Summary Section: Under general direction a Laundry Aid picks up, washes, dries, folds, and delivers laundry to provide excellent customer service and quality of care. Demonstrates the ability to utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.

Requirements

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual education requirements
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wears identification while on duty.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal, and local regulations.
• Represents WCHS in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Complies with all WCHS policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of WCHS.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attends regular staff meetings and in-services.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively in English
• Knowledge of environmental services
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Has the ability to determine an appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
• Has the ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Has the ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Has the ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
• Has the ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Has the ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Weston County Health Services (WCHS).
• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Team and WCHS.
• Performs laundry services by following a check list or as instructed by the Infection Prevention Nurse.
• Collecting, storing, cleaning, transporting, and maintaining laundry for residents, patients, staff, and the organization in a detailed and professional manner in accordance to policy and procedure.
• Completes Work Assignments in a timely manner.
• Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
• Uses and maintains laundry equipment properly.
• Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
• Always introduces self to patients, residents, families, and visitors.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Replenishes supplies as needed.
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and Isolation Precautions.
• Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
• Works all shifts as assigned.
• Has the ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
• Observes safety-precautions at all times.
• Maintains age specific safety precautions.
• Has the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Has the ability to read and understand equipment operation manual.
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations, and interdepartmental objectives.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, trainings, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education and learning.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for growth and professional development, including scholarships and training
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Paid Personal Leave (PPL): Begins accruing from your start date (after 90 days); accrues on regular hours worked (not overtime).
• Health Insurance coverage beginning the first day of the month following hire.
• Dental Insurance (Delta Dental): Begins same as health coverage.
• Life Insurance: $50,000 coverage starting the first day of the month after hire.
• Supplemental insurance including accident, short and long-term disability
• Bereavement Leave

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees