Laundry Processing Attendant

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Collects soiled linens from department according to schedule.
2. Completes processing tasks such as counting, weighing, and recording items.
3. Utilizes automated equipment or manual processes to process and clean the laundry.
4. Delivers clean linens to departments and responds to special delivery or pick up requests.
5. Follows all sanitation and infection control guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Position requires Sitting, Standing, Bending, Lifting, and Moving around facility.
2. Ability to lift 50 lbs and push a minimum of 125 lbs.
3. Ability to push and pull heavy, wet linen and move equipment and supplies throughout the work day.
4. Must be able to wear latex, vinyl, neoprene, and rubber gloves when performing certain Laundry duties.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning and laundry chemicals.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must be able to follow direction as given.
2. Must be able to communicate with other employees and patients in a proper manner.
3. Knows the procedures for infection control.