Linen/Laundry Worker - Housekeeping - Hopewell - Part Time - Varied Shifts

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

3d•$16 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Works in compliance with department, facility, and regulatory agency safety policies and procedures by demonstrating efficient and safe use of housekeeping equipment and solutions. Possesses ability to recognize and appropriately respond to situations or issues that require communication or interaction with other departments or patients. Performs varied tasks in order to maintain an orderly, sanitary, and attractive environment of care within the facility. Performs Linen Room responsibilities.

Requirements

English speaking skills.
None required.

Responsibilities

Handles chemicals and solutions per departmental and material safety data sheet standards error free and efficiently.
Ensures all chemicals are properly labeled at all time and utilized properly.
Assures safe function of all equipment used.
Adheres to safety regulations as outlined in departmental policies, facility and JCAHO guidelines.
Reports equipment needing repair to supervisor quickly.
Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with members of the organization.
Displays patience and tact when dealing with other hospital personnel.
Utilizes appropriate department chain of command in resolving complaints, grievances, or problems accurately.
Presents department in a positive manner to visitors, patients, and other hospital personnel.
Utilizes departmental scripting for identifying self upon entry of patient room and asks if there is any additional customer service needing to be performed before leaving area.
Cleans all areas using the cleaning procedure as outlined in orientation and department policy and procedures.
Uses appropriate solutions for cleaning and disinfecting area to be cleaned and thoroughly washes and sanitized furniture when patients are discharged.
Collects routinely waste, sanitizes collected waste, and sanitizes trash can as needed.
Uses proper personal protective equipment such as gloves when cleaning.
Washes hands throughout the day to adhere to hospital policy.
Cleans assigned carts and equipment daily and ensures all items are returned in an orderly fashion all of the time.
Replenishes supplies such as paper towels, toilet tissue, and soap and brings supplies and equipment to area as needed.
Observes and follows isolation techniques in accordance with Infection Control Policy.
Cleans and sanitizes areas affected by blood and body fluid spills using proper techniques.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or crew leader and possesses a willingness to adapt to changing departmental demands.
Sorts linen as appropriate.
Collects soiled linen throughout facility and ancillary areas.
Weighs clean and soiled linen and records accurate measurements according to departmental policy.
Operates washer and dryer machines for various laundry room duties.
Transports timely clean linen from linen room to various areas of facility as needed.
Prepares linen carts and closets according to established protocol.
Keeps clean linen covered according to Infection Control Policy requirements.