Linen Services Assistant (Part Time)

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Part Time – 24 hours per week

6am – 12:30pm during the week

6am – 2:30pm every other weekend

MISSION STATEMENT:

We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

VISION:

To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

CORE VALUES:

In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

RELATIONSHIP-BASED CAREGUIDING PRINCIPLES:

Caring and healing practices are found in relationships, communication and the hospital setting. Patients are actively involved in their care and experience a therapeutic relationship with the caregiver.

Patient care is designed to meet patient and family needs while taking into account the unique needs of each patient. These values are consistent in practice and include patient advocacy, safety and education.

Teamwork promotes clinical excellence and is rooted in effective communication, accountability and continuity of care and respect for co-workers.

Caring leaders create an environment in which caring relationships happen. These leaders emerge from all levels of the network helping to create a shared vision reflecting the mission, vision, and values of St. Joseph’s.

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for distribution of clean linen, processing rinsed linen, and laundering other items, as requested. Dispense products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions for supplies. Identify and assign priority to emergency requisitions.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

High School graduate or equivalent preferred.

Basic computer skills required: e-mail (communicate -send and receive), mandatory education (e-learning), review schedules, policies and procedures, employee engagement surveys, etc..

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Manual dexterity. Must be extremely conscientious with regard to procedures. Ability to communicate effectively.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:

Must be able to work in a confined area at times. Intermittent or frequent exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions. Many tasks are detailed, repetitious and slow. Must meet deadlines. Must

interrupt work to priority performs tasks. Hazards of working with detergents. Must accept pressure assignments. Belongs to Exposure Class I, which involves routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions, or secretions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Medium work: must be able to lift, bend, stoop, push and pull. Stands or walks most of the shift. Appreciable effort or strain with frequent lifting. Some handling and pushing of equipment and carts required .

WORK CONTACT GROUP:

All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies.

SUPERVISED BY:

Supervisor, Manager or Director

SUPERVISES:

None

CAREER PATH:

Other management levels in Linen.

General Performance Criteria: Linen Services Assistant

Expectations Exceeds Meet Below

Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean organized condition to maintain required regulatory standards.

Ensure that par levels of clean linens are available to all areas.

Processes phone request appropriately.

Process and credit reject linen.

Maintain standard precautions and demonstrate proper handwashing.

Adheres to hospital confidentiality statement.

Utilize Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Adheres to hospital infection control policies.

Reports any equipment damage and safety hazards in the work environment to manager/designee.

Reports to work as scheduled and on time.

Completes assignments as scheduled.

Attends mandatory training.

Performs all other responsibilities as directed

Actively participate in Trinity Healths engagement platform (Standout)

Pay Range: $16.20- $22.00

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran