Laundry Associate

Overview:

This position collects, sorts, washes and dries facility linens, scrubs and resident personal clothing. This position also inspects and removes from service items unfit for use. Distributes these items throughout the building to ensure adequate supply of linens.

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Responsibilities:

• Collects and sorts soiled linens from various locations into compatible washing types in preparation for washing. Loads washers with soiled linens, selecting the proper wash formula for the items loaded in the washer.
• Performs finish work on linens and clothing including unloading washers, loading dryers, folding linens and distributing linens to storage areas throughout the facility. The distribution of linens also involves putting resident clothing in the correct residents closets and drawers.
• Responds to questions and requests from patients, staff and visitors.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications:

Requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team without continuous supervision. Must be able to interpret and respond to verbal and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively with others by phone and verbally.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior laundry experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer;qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.