Linen Technician- Laundry-Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise•Binghamton, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Linen Technician provides personal laundry services for residents in the Skilled Nursing Unit and helps maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary environment. The role supports residents’ comfort and dignity by labeling, cleaning, returning, and storing personal clothing in accordance with established procedures and infection control and safety standards. The position involves walking, stocking supply rooms, delivering clean linens, collecting soiled linens, and maintaining inventory levels. On-the-job training is provided. Pay ranges from $17.00 to $22.82 based on experience.

Requirements

Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Act 34 clearance (criminal background check).
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide personal laundry services for residents in a timely manner.
Label residents’ personal clothing on admission and as needed.
Maintain the work area in a sanitary and neat condition and perform tasks according to established laundry and housekeeping procedures.
Collect and sort soiled laundry in appropriate containers and designated areas.
Operate laundry equipment according to instructions.
Return clean personal clothing to residents’ closets and drawers.
Keep residents’ closets and drawers clean, neat, and organized.
Identify worn, soiled, or otherwise unacceptable clothing and follow procedures for discarding it.
Dispose of waste and trash in proper containers and reline receptacles with plastic liners.
Follow unit infection control policies and facility procedures for residents with allergic reactions to materials.
Take initiative in performing additional duties in the unit.
Attend meetings and designated in-service programs, and participate in department studies and projects as assigned.
Inform the supervisor of supply needs and observed maintenance repairs.
Use proper body mechanics and follow procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
Respect residents’ and staff members’ personal and property rights.
Stay informed about fire, safety, and disaster programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.