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The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as a Laundry Worker at the Montana Veteran’s Home. The Montana Veterans' Home (MVH) located in Columbia Falls is a Medicare/Medicaid and Veterans' Administration certified facility with 105 intermediate/skilled-care beds and 12 domiciliary beds. The nursing facility includes a 15-bed Dementia Care unit. MVH has been providing services to Veterans since 1896. The Montana Veterans' Home is located next to the Flathead River just minutes away from Glacier National Park. A large pavilion, walking paths and protected courtyards provide ample opportunities for outdoor access. The facility offers individual and group activities, spiritual services, support group services and social services. The skilled and rehabilitative services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and dietitian services. TheLaundry Workerprocesses commercial and in-house laundry providing residents with clean linen, bedding and clothing, promoting a safe, clean and comfortable environment. Why Join DPHHS * * Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation (15 days per year), sick leave (12 days per year), and holidays (11 per year), work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities): A. Assigned Duties: * Sort, bag, weigh, record, and load soiled linen and personal clothing. * Handle soiled laundry to prevent contamination by washing hands, using and disposing of gowns, gloves, and facial protection in accordance with department policy or practice. * Prepare laundry bags for shipment to the laundry contractor to accurately account for contractor’s invoice by weighing soiled laundry bags and recording in the daily log and loading bags onto delivery carts prior to the next day’s pick-up. B. *Receive and distribute clean linen and personal clothes* * Receive clean linen and resident clothing from the laundry contractor. * Sort residents newly delivered clean clothes to ensure each resident’s clothing is returned. * Deliver resident clean clothing carts to wings so clean laundry may be returned to the resident by nurse aides. * Deliver resident clean linen carts to wings so clean linen is available to nurse aides. C. *Weigh, record, wash, dry, fold, sort and distribute in-house laundry* * Wash soiled laundry, using and disposing of gowns, gloves, and facial protection in accordance with department policy or practice. * Accurately weigh and record all soiled linen to be laundered. * Dry, sort, and neatly fold like items. * Load clean, folded items into laundry delivery carts and return them to wings and storage area. D. *Cleaning and Sanitation* * * Clean and sanitize areas and equipment according to established daily, weekly, and annual cleaning and sanitizing checklists by following a prescribed schedule, using and completing required cleaning forms. *E. *Other Duties* * Follow all laundry department and facility rules, regulations, policies and procedures. * Update the resident roster. * Mark and label the clothing. * Demonstrate a positive work attitude, respect for other staff, and effectively communicate with residents, staff, and supervisor regarding day-to-day operations. * Trains and orients new employees. * Records daily computation of pounds processed. Physical and Environmental Demands: The work involves lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, squatting, and extensive standing. Critical physical demands: _Lift 35# rarely;Lift 30# occasionally;Push/Pull 30# occasionally;Reach forward and below frequently.* *Must use protective gown, gloves, and facial protection as necessary when handling soiled linen.* *Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* *Required for the first day of work:* * Knowledge of basic laundry processing procedures. * Knowledge of basic safety principles for handling soiled linen. * Knowledge of basic mathematics. * Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. * Ability to effectively communicate with residents and staff. * Ability to provide leadership and training. *Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):* * One (1) year of similar service-related work experience. * High school diploma or equivalent. * Other combinations of experience, education, and training may be considered. *How to Apply:* To be considered for a DPHHS position, *submit your application_* on the State of Montana Careers website.work4dphhs.com. Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources at 406-897-6084. This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants. Title: Laundry Worker * Location: *Columbia Falls Requisition ID: 24142441