Linen Services I - Full Time - Days

Best Care•Fremont, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for furnishing clean linens to all patient care areas of Methodist Fremont Health and Dunklau Gardens. Performs daily functions following established procedures in sorting, drying, inspecting, folding, inventory, storage, and the operation of linen processing equipment.

Requirements

A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
Ability to follow written and verbal communication and perform simple math functions required.
Continuously stand, walk or lift, handle, carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs).
Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Category 2: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials; but employment may require performing unplanned.
OSHA Category 1: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials
Hazards include occasional sharp objects in the linen, generally encountered after the wash or dry process.
Physical demands include moving (pushing/pulling) large carts.

Nice To Haves

One year Laundry and/or production work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Washers, dryers and small piece folder are operated following documented procedures.
Lint filters are checked and cleaned following documented procedures.
Equipment malfunction is handled following documented procedures.
Accurate visual inspection of linens for wear, staining or tears.
Linen textiles and resident personal items are neatly folded, stacked or hung.
Efficient inventory and accurate restock of all mobile linen carts, stationary carts and locations.
Timely transport and exchange of mobile linen carts to clinical and resident areas as designated.
Maintains a clean and orderly work area.