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Health Center at Standifer Place

Laundry Operator/Truck Driver

Health Center at Standifer Place, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450


$500 Sign-On Bonus

2626 Walker Rd.

Chattanooga, TN 37421

423-490-1599

SUMMARY:

The Truck Driver/Laundry Operator may be required to perform any or all duties related to the processing of linen and its delivery. This position reports to the Laundry Supervisor or Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Non-Supervisory Duties:

Pick up soiled linen from nursing units and deliver to laundryPick up soiled personal linen for patients and deliver to patient laundryPack and distribute clean linen to nursing unitsPerform routine maintenance on trucksPerform other duties assigned by supervisor or managerPerform general housekeeping in the laundry, trucks and soiled linen areas

Knowledge:

Must know how to operate laundry equipmentMust know the operation of truck and equipmentMust be familiar with the location of all nursing units

Skills and Dexterity:

Good driving and safety habits

Education:

Ability to read and write

Experience:

Experience in driving large trucks

Physical Activity (complies with Infection Control Policy and Procedures)

Heavy lifting, routinely lifting 30-60 pounds, i.e., transfer of laundry to machines, to carts, to units, etcAbility to stand for 6-8 hour shiftsDriving of large truck along with getting in and out of truck frequentlyPushing carts to nursing units. Involves much walking pushing carts weighing 250 pounds to 1,000 pounds loaded

Working Conditions:

Working temperature conditions varies according to the seasonUnpleasant odor and contact with soiled linenWork environment is indoor and outdoor

Hazards and Risk:

Minimal risk following standards, safety equipment

Personality and Relationships with Others

Must get along with public, all other employees and inmatesComplies with HIPPA regulations

Personal Traits:

Must be dependable, neat, and clean

Must have a Driver's LicenseAssuring Resident Safety