Laundry Attendant (Big Island, Full-Time, 40)

• Queen’s North Hawai'i Community Hospital is a 35-bed rural acute care hospital located in Waimea (Kamuela), Hawaii Island. More than 300 employees and over a dozen employed physicians staff the main hospital, as well the outpatient clinics located in the Lucy Henriques Medical Center, at our Primary Care Clinic located near Longs Drugs, and at our Specialty Clinic located in the Parker Ranch Center. Queen's North Hawai'i Community Hospital is an affiliate of The Queen’s Health Systems since 2014. The Queen’s Health Systems ‘ohana includes over 9,000 employees and more than 1,400 physicians with 1,000 specialists statewide. We are the largest private healthcare system in Hawai'i and dedicated to improving the health of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai‘i. We’re working to fulfill the mission of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services. Join Queen's ‘Ohana Your Health. Our Legacy Responsibilities Effective Date: 04/24 I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Under the immediate supervision of the Supervisor, performs all work involved in the picking up, processing, washing, drying, folding and finishing of items that require cleaning, and the delivery of clean laundry and linens. II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Seeing, hearing, speaking,
• Frequent: walking, reaching, standing for long periods of time, pushes/pulls heavy equipment/supplies with maximum of 50 pounds; lifts/carries maximum of 50 pounds.
• Occasional: stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Exposed to infection and disease bearing specimens; odorous chemicals and specimens; housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals; hot and noisy equipment; heat and wetness; hot and humid work environment.
• Possible exposure to sharp objects (i.e. needles).
• Required Personal Protective Equipment - Eye protection; gown; mask; utility gloves; face protection. IV.

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND

• High school diploma or equivalent desirable. B.

• Prior housekeeping or commercial or institutional laundering experience preferred.
• Experience to demonstrate: o Ability to speak, read, write and understand English both orally and in writing. o Knowledge of housekeeping practices, procedures and guidelines required. o Basic computer skills needed to work automated systems and tablet computer. o Knowledge of laundry equipment and chemicals preferred.
• Knowledge of laundry practices, procedures and guidelines preferred. Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet Your Health. Our Legacy Our Mission: To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai‘i. Our Values: C ompassion guides our actions A loha inspires us in all that we do R espect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all E xcellence is our quest