Linen Aide - Valley Medical Center : Job Details
Linen Aide
Valley Medical CenterJob Location : Renton,WA, USA
VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Job Description
Environmental Services
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.
TITLE: Linen Aide
JOB OVERVIEW: Responsible for a variety of linen duties in and around the hospital. Delivers clean linen to all departments to provide the linen needed for daily patient care. All other duties as requested/required.
ROLE: See job description for Service Partner for generic job duties.
AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: As listed in the department master schedule and monthly work schedules.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager/Assistant Manager/Supervisor of Environmental Services.
PREREQUISITES:
* Six months of experience in linen or related services.
* Demonstrates understanding of mathematics, written and verbal communications in English.
* Successful completion of the Worksteps evaluations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Communicates effectively in English.
* Demonstrates good interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
* Able to work on assigned shift.
* Able to work on weekends.
* Works independently.
* Transports various carts of clean linen supplies within the area of assignments and throughout the facility.
UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ability to standing during entire shift. The job includes walking on hospital campus approximately 5 hours or more depending on job assignment. Requires pushing/pulling of linen carts requiring a push/pull force of 66 lbs. Requires bending, stretching, stooping, reaching overhead, and twisting of wrists and arms. Lifting up to 50 pounds with proper body mechanics and/or equipment/additional personnel. Exposure to physical elements including heat, cold and fumes.
Ergonomics/Physical Requirements:
Physical Activity Required:
Seldom designates 1 lift or activity per hour up to a maximum of 8 lifts in an 8-hour work day
Occasionally indicates a maximum of 1 lift or activity per 3 minutes; 20 lifts or activities per hour, up to a maximum of 140 lifts or activities in an 8-hour workday. Another definition is 33% of the time.
Frequently indicates 1 lift or activity per 1.5 minutes; 40 lifts or activities per hour, up to a maximum of 280 lifts or activities in an 8-hour work shift. Another definition is 34% to 66% of the time.
Continuously indicates 1 lift or activity per minute, 60 lifts or activities per hour, up to a maximum of 420 lifts or activities in an 8-hour day. Another definition is 67% to 100% of the time.
Repetition High = body part in constant fast motion to keep up; Medium = body part in steady motion with no difficulty in keeping up and infrequent pauses; Low = slow steady motion/exertion, frequent pauses to wait for equipment or rest, no difficulty keeping up.
NA
SELDOM
OCCAS
FREQ
CONTINUOUS
REPETITION
Lifting under 10 lbs.
X
Lifting 11-20 lbs.
X
Lifting 21-40 lbs.
X
Lifting more than 50 lbs with assistance only
X
Carrying less than 10 lbs. Distance less than 10 ft
X
Carrying 11-20 lbs. Distance: less than 10 ft
X
Carrying 21-40 lbs. Distance: less than 10 ft
X
Carrying more than 40 lbs with assistance only
X
Pushing Force:
X
Pulling Force:
X
Reaching above shoulder height
X
Reaching to shoulder height
X
Reaching at arm's length
X
Twisting
X
Stooping/Bending
X
Bending Neck
X
Squatting
X
Kneeling
X
Crawling
X
Climbing ladders
X
Climbing stairs
X
Walk on uneven ground
X
Lying prone or supine
X
Operating foot controls
X
Repetitive Arm Motion
X
Repetitive Wrist/Hand Motion
X
Handling/Grasping
X
Fingering/Pinching
X
Power Gripping (stapling, assembling records)
X
Power Pinching
X
Keyboarding: Duration at one time: _____0_______Min.
X
EMPLOYEE MAY VARY PHYSICAL ACTIIVITY ACCORDING TO NEEDS: x YES NO
Does the job involve possible exposure to blood and body fluids? ___Yes _X__No
Does the job involve work with patients or work in patient care area? _X__Yes ___No
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Service Partner.
* Unique Job Functions:
* Transports/stocks assigned tasks and projects in the assigned area according to department procedures.
* Fills out daily usage forms daily, turns it in to the shift supervisor at the end of the shift, and communicates all pertinent information regarding the assigned work area to the shift supervisor.
* Communicates any linen needs/maintenance/repairs and other concerns to the shift supervisor at the end of the shift.
* Responds to customer linen requests in a timely manner.
* Collects and transfers linen from the hospital to designated areas.
* Cleans linen distribution carts so that dirty carts are never used in the hospital.
* Sweeps, dust mops and wet mops floors in designated areas.
* Monitors quality, reports repair/maintenance needs and inspects own work daily.
* Completes all special linen assignments as assigned and/or necessary.
* Attends all department in-service and education meetings or reads posted meeting minutes.
* Follows the policies, procedures, and practices outlined in the Employment Policies and Procedures Manual. Report any business practice/compliance concerns according to organization policy.
* Performs all other duties as assigned.
Revised 1/01 N.Trebbe
Revised 10/04 N.Trebbe
Reviewed 01/07, 10/10, 1/2013
Job Qualifications:
PREREQUISITES:
* Six months of experience in linen or related services.
* Demonstrates understanding of mathematics, written and verbal communications in English.
* Successful completion of the Worksteps evaluations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Communicates effectively in English.
* Demonstrates good interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
* Able to work on assigned shift.
* Able to work on weekends.
* Works independently.
* Transports various carts of clean linen supplies within the area of assignments and throughout the facility.