Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation
Lead Laundry Attendant (DH1200)
Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation, Tuba City, Arizona, us, 86045
NAVAJO PREFERENCE EMPLOYMENT ACT
In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this plan and corresponding TCRHCC policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally‑recognized American Indian tribes will be given tertiary preference.
Overview POSITION SUMMARY The lead laundry attendant will provide supervision and direction to the staff by assigning immediate tasks, in collaboration with environmental services management to provide quality service of washing hospital linen and patient clothing in a timely manner. The leader will identify, distribute and balance workload and tasks among members of the assigned team in accordance with established workflow and skill level; with the goal of accomplishing department priorities. The lead will report to EVS management periodically on the staff work accomplishments, issues, progress in mastering tasks, work processes, and training needs. This position will work schedule is full‑time 24‑hour coverage rotational – day or night, weekends, holidays and occasional overtime.
Qualifications NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS Education High School Diploma or GED
Experience
Minimum two (2) years’ experience of general laundry services duties in a daycare, school, food service, healthcare, production and/or manufacturing setting, that meet infection control standards designed to yield safe and some experience working in asepsis work environments.
Demonstrated experience in the use of washer machines, dryers, flat ironer, and maintenance.
Demonstrated experience in safe chemical usage; understanding the standards and precautions of infection control.
License/Certification
Must have a current valid driver’s license without restrictions and must be maintained throughout employment.
Other Skills and Abilities
A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:
Positive working relationships with others
Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences.
Proper techniques for protecting self and patients from pathogenic agents
Must have the ability to read, write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
Completion of and above‑satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job.
Successful completion of fingerprints clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job.
Submission of all required employment‑related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading, or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.
Mental and Physical Effort Physical: Moderate heavy physical effort is required continuously in performance of manual cleaning tasks. This position requires prolonged ability to lift up to 34 lbs. and has the ability for use of near and color vision, as well as seeing fine details and hearing normal speech. Incumbent will frequently be required to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, maintain balance. Frequently lift up to 75 lbs., and push and pull up to 75 lbs. Incumbent will frequently be required to use hand manipulation; specifically simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation and use of keyboard and occasionally use a telephone. Incumbent will occasionally drive and climb, listen for or hear overhead pages and have ability to see far away objects. Incumbent will occasionally be required to lift/push/pull up to and over 100 lbs.
Mental: This position requires the ability to prioritize and use good judgment. Incumbent frequently will cope with a high level of stress and concentration, make decisions under high pressure, and manage altercations. On occasion incumbent will be required to handle multiple priorities in a stressful situation, demonstrate a high degree of patience, work in areas that are close and crowded, cope with anger/fear/hostility of others in a calm manner, as well as adapting to shift work and working alone. Must be flexible as schedule changes and high demands verbally requested in assigned areas must be met.
Environmental: This position may have frequent exposure to infectious diseases, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases and extremes in temperature or humidity. Incumbent will occasionally be exposed to hazardous or moving equipment, unprotected heights and loud noises. Incumbent will frequently need to accept flexible schedules to meet department needs.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the orientation and education of staff, other departments, and services of the corporation to ensure compliance with new and existing regulations of federal, tribal and state standards. Monitors productivity and quality of work performed by all staff. Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work then reviews work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality metrics. Advise Manager of status of special projects and work assignments and provides a daily written report including recommended training of team building and teamwork skills.
Identifies and implements staffing changes which will measurably increase productivity of department operations. Monitors time and attendance for staff; approves leave and overtime hours. Resolves informal complaints of staff and refers others, such as formal grievances and appeals, to the Manager.
Works under the general supervision of the Manager, who makes initial assignment of duties with additional oral and/or written instructions as necessary on new or special procedures or when difficulties are encountered. Makes recommendations for changes in supplies, equipment, or procedures to improve safety and patient care or to reduce costs. Helps investigate, document and report all occurrences to the Manager.
Ensures all equipment is tested regularly; submit any deficiencies or safety defects to supervisor for appropriate repairs.
May serve as acting Manager as assigned by and during the absence of the EVS Manager.
Receives hospital dirty linen; maintains a system of linen control and distribution; delivers clean linen to hospital linen room or requestee.
Collects soiled linen, separates soiled linen by description bath blankets, bedspreads, blankets, sheets, fitted sheets, bath towels, maternity gowns, open back gowns, mattress pads, tele gowns, baby blankets, pillowcases, OR scrubs, dental scrubs, hospital scrubs, and isolation gowns.
Responsible for collecting, sanitizing, and organizing used linen in designated area. This will include the entire wash, dry, fold and sanitation cycle.
Cleans laundry bins out after each is emptied, (disinfects each bin after use). Sweeps and mops facility to prevent lint or dust build up.
Retrieves dirty linen from hospital dirty linen room, delivers used linen to laundry building, and delivers clean linen back to the Main Hospital clean linen storage room.
Sorts clean linen and packages linen to be delivered to departments within the hospital units.
Responsible for laundry cart and truck sanitation to prevent cross contamination and control infection.
Ensure proper PPE is always worn while on duty including but not limited to face mask, gloves, gown, NIOSH‑approved N95 filtering respirator or higher (if available), and eye or face shield.
Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (See CDC website for most current updates).
Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee, and external customer satisfaction.
Ensure all “red zone” tasks and call backs are per House Supervisor’s and Department Manager’s PPE requirements.
Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. Training will be provided.
Perform other duties assigned.
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Overview POSITION SUMMARY The lead laundry attendant will provide supervision and direction to the staff by assigning immediate tasks, in collaboration with environmental services management to provide quality service of washing hospital linen and patient clothing in a timely manner. The leader will identify, distribute and balance workload and tasks among members of the assigned team in accordance with established workflow and skill level; with the goal of accomplishing department priorities. The lead will report to EVS management periodically on the staff work accomplishments, issues, progress in mastering tasks, work processes, and training needs. This position will work schedule is full‑time 24‑hour coverage rotational – day or night, weekends, holidays and occasional overtime.
Qualifications NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS Education High School Diploma or GED
Experience
Minimum two (2) years’ experience of general laundry services duties in a daycare, school, food service, healthcare, production and/or manufacturing setting, that meet infection control standards designed to yield safe and some experience working in asepsis work environments.
Demonstrated experience in the use of washer machines, dryers, flat ironer, and maintenance.
Demonstrated experience in safe chemical usage; understanding the standards and precautions of infection control.
License/Certification
Must have a current valid driver’s license without restrictions and must be maintained throughout employment.
Other Skills and Abilities
A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:
Positive working relationships with others
Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences.
Proper techniques for protecting self and patients from pathogenic agents
Must have the ability to read, write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
Completion of and above‑satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job.
Successful completion of fingerprints clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job.
Submission of all required employment‑related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading, or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.
Mental and Physical Effort Physical: Moderate heavy physical effort is required continuously in performance of manual cleaning tasks. This position requires prolonged ability to lift up to 34 lbs. and has the ability for use of near and color vision, as well as seeing fine details and hearing normal speech. Incumbent will frequently be required to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, maintain balance. Frequently lift up to 75 lbs., and push and pull up to 75 lbs. Incumbent will frequently be required to use hand manipulation; specifically simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation and use of keyboard and occasionally use a telephone. Incumbent will occasionally drive and climb, listen for or hear overhead pages and have ability to see far away objects. Incumbent will occasionally be required to lift/push/pull up to and over 100 lbs.
Mental: This position requires the ability to prioritize and use good judgment. Incumbent frequently will cope with a high level of stress and concentration, make decisions under high pressure, and manage altercations. On occasion incumbent will be required to handle multiple priorities in a stressful situation, demonstrate a high degree of patience, work in areas that are close and crowded, cope with anger/fear/hostility of others in a calm manner, as well as adapting to shift work and working alone. Must be flexible as schedule changes and high demands verbally requested in assigned areas must be met.
Environmental: This position may have frequent exposure to infectious diseases, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases and extremes in temperature or humidity. Incumbent will occasionally be exposed to hazardous or moving equipment, unprotected heights and loud noises. Incumbent will frequently need to accept flexible schedules to meet department needs.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the orientation and education of staff, other departments, and services of the corporation to ensure compliance with new and existing regulations of federal, tribal and state standards. Monitors productivity and quality of work performed by all staff. Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work then reviews work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality metrics. Advise Manager of status of special projects and work assignments and provides a daily written report including recommended training of team building and teamwork skills.
Identifies and implements staffing changes which will measurably increase productivity of department operations. Monitors time and attendance for staff; approves leave and overtime hours. Resolves informal complaints of staff and refers others, such as formal grievances and appeals, to the Manager.
Works under the general supervision of the Manager, who makes initial assignment of duties with additional oral and/or written instructions as necessary on new or special procedures or when difficulties are encountered. Makes recommendations for changes in supplies, equipment, or procedures to improve safety and patient care or to reduce costs. Helps investigate, document and report all occurrences to the Manager.
Ensures all equipment is tested regularly; submit any deficiencies or safety defects to supervisor for appropriate repairs.
May serve as acting Manager as assigned by and during the absence of the EVS Manager.
Receives hospital dirty linen; maintains a system of linen control and distribution; delivers clean linen to hospital linen room or requestee.
Collects soiled linen, separates soiled linen by description bath blankets, bedspreads, blankets, sheets, fitted sheets, bath towels, maternity gowns, open back gowns, mattress pads, tele gowns, baby blankets, pillowcases, OR scrubs, dental scrubs, hospital scrubs, and isolation gowns.
Responsible for collecting, sanitizing, and organizing used linen in designated area. This will include the entire wash, dry, fold and sanitation cycle.
Cleans laundry bins out after each is emptied, (disinfects each bin after use). Sweeps and mops facility to prevent lint or dust build up.
Retrieves dirty linen from hospital dirty linen room, delivers used linen to laundry building, and delivers clean linen back to the Main Hospital clean linen storage room.
Sorts clean linen and packages linen to be delivered to departments within the hospital units.
Responsible for laundry cart and truck sanitation to prevent cross contamination and control infection.
Ensure proper PPE is always worn while on duty including but not limited to face mask, gloves, gown, NIOSH‑approved N95 filtering respirator or higher (if available), and eye or face shield.
Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (See CDC website for most current updates).
Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee, and external customer satisfaction.
Ensure all “red zone” tasks and call backs are per House Supervisor’s and Department Manager’s PPE requirements.
Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. Training will be provided.
Perform other duties assigned.
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