Linen Aid

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

7d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry and Linen Aide is responsible for receiving, delivering and maintain all PAR levels in all locations throughout the hospital. They are responsible for notifying management when linen falls below PAR levels. All other laundry that is used for daily cleaning or other areas are to be washed, folded and returned to proper locations for next day. This position does not directly manage any other Caregivers.

Requirements

Ability to effectively interact and communicate with internal and external customers/patients/family members
Strong team working and collaborative skills
Ability to multi-task and work independently
Attention to detail.
Basic experience in computer applications necessary to record time, obtain work directions, and complete assigned CBL’s.
Read and interpret department instructions, labels, manuals and work instructions to perform required duties.
Ability to follow verbal and written communications in order to complete duties and assignments
Basic math skills in order to calculate concentrate and solution mixtures
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred (equivalent education and experience will be considered)
CHEST Certification
Stocking and inventory experience

Responsibilities

Receives clean linen orders and verifiys linen counts from delivery company.
Stocks clean linens on shelves, carts and deliver linens to appropriate hospital locations and ensure proper rotation of linen.
Maintains PAR levels of Linen and notifie management if items are needed.
Conduct inventory of linens.
Wash rags, mops, cubicle drapes, speciality linens, and other assigned linens.
Creates Soap free packs as directed.
Folds linens in an orderly and neat fashion.
Cleans and maintains linen work room and other linen storage areas in hospital to insure a neat and orderly environment
Delivers and stocks specialty linen items such as scrubs to designated units.
Performs special projects, as requested.
Backs up MS housekeeping when short staff or busy.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate
Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.