Location: Urbandale,IA, USA
Overview
The Laundry Worker supports the delivery of services to UnityPoint Health-Des Moines (UPH-DM) and outside clinics through the efficient and timely delivery and management of linens. Utilizes LinenHelper to track and maintain all par locations and deliveries.
Why UnityPoint Health?
* Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
* Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
* Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
* Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
* Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
* Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
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Responsibilities
* Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
* Integrates and demonstrates FOCUS values and Expectations for Personal and Service Excellence to guide professional behaviors, while adhering to the policies and procedures of UPH-DM.
* Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other's views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.
* Practice reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
* Demonstrates the ability to meet the department work schedule.
* Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
* Count linen exchange carts and restocks par levels, issues, and distributes linens accurately.
* Assists with maintenance of linen levels with accurate and timely data input on LinenHelper.
* Answer the phone and record customer linen request.
* Fill customer requests.
* Collect soiled linen.
* Transport linen carts to various area within the IH-DM; including loading and unloading trucks. (F)
* Meets or exceeds standards of compliance for all accreditation and regulatory bodies.
* This position may be assigned a specific mission to address in an emergency situation to assist in disaster response and recovery as part of the UPH-DM Hospital Emergency Incident Command System. Situations of a critical nature may require an individual to perform multiple tasks until additional support can be obtained.
* Performs functions other than described due to extenuating circumstances.
* Maintain a clean orderly environment
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Preferred or Specialized
Education:
* Must be at least 16 years of age
* High school diploma/equivalent or in high school/equivalent program
Experience:
* Must read, write, speak, and comprehend English fluently
* Skills may be acquired on the job.
License(s)/Certification(s):
* Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Must be able to work with minimal supervision and assume responsibility for timely completion of assigned functions.
* Must be able to perform simple math calculations.
* Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
* Must be able to communicate effectively in person or on the phone with people of diverse professional, educational, and cultural backgrounds.
* Must be able to identify problems and conflicts and work proactively towards resolution.
Other:
* Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
* Area of Interest: Support Services;
* FTE/Hours per pay period: .5;
* Department: Laundry;
* Shift: 9a-2pm with weekend rotation; 20 hrs/wk;
* Job ID: 155033;