Laundry Worker U

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Job TitleLaundry Worker U
LocationCleveland
FacilityLutheran Hospital
DepartmentMaterials Management-Lutheran Hospital
Job CodeI0004W
ShiftDays
Schedule6:30am-3:00pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Laundry Worker, you will be responsible for collecting soiled linen, delivering clean linen throughout the hospital, and restocking departments based on established par levels. In this role, you will ensure an adequate supply of clean linen by replenishing hospital units as needed and organizing excess inventory in the laundry department.
A caregiver in this role works days from 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Collect soiled linen from all chutes and floors when necessary.
Load soiled linen into designated carts and covers per Infection Control guidelines.
Deliver soiled linens to the dock for pick up by appropriate party.
Move clean linen from dock to the Linen area utilizing freight elevator.
Unload clean linen into appropriate carts or shelves.
Load floor delivery carts and deliver to end using departments.
Return linen carts to storage area.
Refill linen storage areas on floors in the afternoon.
Receive and record messages and requests for linen delivery, then make the necessary deliveries.
Receive soiled uniforms and scrubs and deliver scrubs when necessary.
Place orders for linen on an as needed basis.
Fill out laundry report daily.
Perform other duties within the Environmental Services department as assigned.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to read, write, and perform basic math, including addition and subtraction
Ability to work independently
Strong customer service and team orientation
Ability to construct alternative positive problem resolutions
Flexibility in day-to-day actions and duties
Ability to push bariatric patients
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Healthcare experience
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping and lifting. Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
Ability to push/pull carts weighing 300-400 lbs.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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