Laundry Attendant

Job Opportunity at Avera St Benedict Hospital

Accountable for ensuring a clean and adequate supply of linen is maintained and stored properly in departments.

What You Will Do

• Gathers dirty linen and sorts for washer loading.
• Removal of laundry from washer and place in dryer, inspecting for damage or soiled areas.
• Fold dry linen, count and store in proper location.
• Inventory and deliver appropriate quantity of linen to the respected area.
• Operates all laundry equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Uses proper sanitary procedures in the handling and delivery of all linens.
• May make repairs on linen using a sewing machine, thermo patch machine or hand stitch.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Expectations and Standards

Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera's standards of communication, attitude, responsiveness, and engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.