LAUNDRY AIDE

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Plant Operations Director, the Laundry Aide tends laundering machines to clean facility linens and personal articles of patients. Loads articles into washer and selects proper program to washer and dryer cycles. Lifts clean wet articles from washer and places them into dryers for measured time cycles. Sorts dry articles, folds and places items in appropriate storage shelves or Linen closets.

DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE

The Environmental Services Department is responsible for meeting the needs of its customers, which include all patient care areas (Med-Surg, ER, OR, outpatient and diagnostic services, doctor’s offices, etc.), by providing them with a clean, sanitary and aesthetically pleasing environment while following basic established safety, cleaning and infection control practices. The scope of service includes providing suitable linen in sufficient quantities, while identifying and anticipating customers’ future needs. The Department will assist in meeting the needs of all areas through revising schedules, creating items to meet unusual needs—such as curtains, cart covers, etc. This is conducted seven days a week.

JOB SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Wash and dry patient clothing and facility linens.
• Fold and sort clothes and linens.
• Deliver and track all linen.
• Physical ability to visually inspect materials
• Physical ability to feed folding equipment
• Physical ability to use brooms, etc.
• Assures the availability of linens on all shifts.
• Understands functions of various soaps and bleaches and uses them appropriately.
• Assures personal and staff compliance to all State and Federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials, and fire safety.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Cleans filters on driers as directed.
• Inventories supplies.
• Assure personal and staff compliance to Patients’ Rights.

ADHERES TO APPLICABLE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Adheres to all applicable policies and procedures when working in the facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing - 2/3 or more
• Walking - 2/3 or more
• Sitting - None
• Talking or Hearing - 1/3 to 1/2
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/3 or more
• Pushing/Pulling - 2/3 or more
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - 2/3 or more
• Reaching with hands and arms - 2/3 or more
• Tasting or smelling - Up to 1/3

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - 1/3 to 1/2
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 2/3
• Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions - None
• Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - 2/3 or more
• Risk of electrical shock - None
• Work with explosives - None
• Risk of radiation - None
• Vibration - Up to 1/3

EEO/ADA STATEMENT

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH VERMONT ACT 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.