Laundry Associate - PT

Laundry Associate - PT Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you're ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience. Location Battle Creek - 300 North Ave - Bronson Battle Creek Hospital Shift First Shift Time Type Part time Sign-On Bonus External Candidates Only: Up to $375.00 Retention Bonus External Candidates Only, $375.00 Scheduled Weekly Hours 24 Cost Center 1660 Linen Services (BCOM) Under supervision of the Manager of Nutrition & Environmental Services, the Environmental Services Associate performs repetitive tasks and maintains an assigned area of the facility in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition. Ensures facility linens and patient personal clothing are laundered and delivered. Receives working instructions, and work is frequently checked for accuracy and compliance with the established standards of quality and quantity. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. Effective April 19, 2021 a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is no longer required for this position. Must be able to communicate (verbally and in writing) in English (at or above the 8th grade level) with department staff and internal and external customers. Basic computer knowledge. Work which rarely produces a high level of mental/visual fatigue, i.e., less than 20 percent of the work time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects. Dusts and cleans patients' rooms and bathrooms to maintain a clean and orderly environment for patients, staff, families and visitors. Direct visitors. Restocking of supplies in work areas as needed. Communicates information and requests as appropriate to the nurse and/or nurse aide. Coordinates activities related to laundry services with supervisor as needed. Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; Must attend staff meetings and stay current with pertinent information by reading e-mail on each shift worked, messages, bulletin board, books etc. Cleans lobbies, waiting rooms, rest rooms, utility rooms, exam rooms, offices, stairwells, and other areas assigned. Removes trash/linen from assigned areas and transports to disposal area. Cleans equipment and stores in assigned locations. Launders facility linens and patient personal clothing. Deliver and stock linen and return personal patient clothing to assigned room. Maintains all laundry equipment in a sanitary fashion.