Laundry Technician

Catholic Health Services•Lauderdale Lakes, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician, Laundry tends laundering machines to wash, dry, fold and sort soiled articles such as clothes, linens, towels and other items as needed and/or requested by the resident and/or patient. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Must have knowledge of computer office software
Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.
The employee may work in outside weather condition and may be exposed to fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a health care setting preferred

Responsibilities

Collect, wash, dry, sort and return personal clothes for resident and/or patient per schedule.
Labels all unlabeled resident and/or patient’s clothing and personal linen.
Mends torn personal clothing articles.
Sorts and counts articles to verify quantities on laundry list.
Fills linen carts and delivers to appropriate unit.
Completes pressing process for appropriate items or as directed.
Keeps work area sanitized, clean and in order at all times.
Reports any supply shortages and equipment break downs to Supervisor, Environmental Services or designee.
Participates in staff in-service training
Follows all infection control and safety precautions when laundering items.
Provides orientation to new employees as needed.
Floats to other units as assigned
Maintain mandatory skill updates
Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations
Preforms other duties as assigned.