Laundry Attendant

Houston Methodist•Houston, TX

15d

About The Position

FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) preferred EXPERIENCE One year of linen experience preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles Demonstrates the ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department as appropriate Multi-task oriented, ability to complete work within designated time frames Ability to accurately and efficiently perform duties with minimal supervision Demonstrate efficient and safe use of housekeeping equipment and chemicals Ability to effectively communicate in a manner consistent with a customer service focus ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit to achieve optimal results. Responds promptly and positively to requests for assistance from patients, staff and visitors. Actively participates in meetings, huddles and with other team members using positive communication. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Consistently provides linen deliveries based on par levels to support patient care. Follows Infection Control guidelines in the removal, transport and storage of clean and soiled linen as appropriate. Ensures completion of delivery during assigned shift, improving unit based response times. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Uses appropriate transporting techniques for clean or soiled linen, to avoid contamination. Uses appropriate equipment and techniques to ensure safe lifting, pushing, and pulling practices to avoid injury. Assists with quality assurance by examining, identifying and rejecting poor quality linen, as appropriate. Maintains an organized and clean linen room to minimize lint buildup. Operates all linen transport equipment in a safe manner by maintaining an awareness of patients and surroundings. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Uses department resources, equipment, supplies properly and efficiently. Reports and tracks (and assesses) wasteful practices to meet our goal pounds per equivalent patient’s days. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Utilize linen tracking systems to ensure adequate supplies, deliveries, and par/supply level changes for assigned units. Contributes ideas towards improving the efficiency and effectiveness of department processes. Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging co-workers and learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform: Yes Scrubs: Yes Business professional: No Other (department approved): No ON-CALL Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. On Call No TRAVEL Travel specifications may vary by department May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Requirements

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Demonstrates the ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department as appropriate
Multi-task oriented, ability to complete work within designated time frames
Ability to accurately and efficiently perform duties with minimal supervision
Demonstrate efficient and safe use of housekeeping equipment and chemicals
Ability to effectively communicate in a manner consistent with a customer service focus

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) preferred
One year of linen experience preferred

Responsibilities

Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit to achieve optimal results.
Responds promptly and positively to requests for assistance from patients, staff and visitors.
Actively participates in meetings, huddles and with other team members using positive communication.
Consistently provides linen deliveries based on par levels to support patient care.
Follows Infection Control guidelines in the removal, transport and storage of clean and soiled linen as appropriate.
Ensures completion of delivery during assigned shift, improving unit based response times.
Uses appropriate transporting techniques for clean or soiled linen, to avoid contamination.
Uses appropriate equipment and techniques to ensure safe lifting, pushing, and pulling practices to avoid injury.
Assists with quality assurance by examining, identifying and rejecting poor quality linen, as appropriate.
Maintains an organized and clean linen room to minimize lint buildup.
Operates all linen transport equipment in a safe manner by maintaining an awareness of patients and surroundings.
Uses department resources, equipment, supplies properly and efficiently.
Reports and tracks (and assesses) wasteful practices to meet our goal pounds per equivalent patient’s days.
Utilize linen tracking systems to ensure adequate supplies, deliveries, and par/supply level changes for assigned units.
Contributes ideas towards improving the efficiency and effectiveness of department processes.
Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging co-workers and learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.