Shift Availability: Saturday, Sunday & Monday 6 am -2:30 pm

The primary responsibility of your job position is to perform day-to-day activities of the Laundry Department following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are entrusted to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure that work and cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services when performing routine assignments.
Collect soiled laundry (linens and clothing) from all living and medical units.
Sort unwashed articles by color and fabric and tracks all items collected.
Report any shortages or discrepancies in counts to the Housekeeper.
Load and unload automatic washing and drying machines; wash, fold, and place clean articles on racks by units.
Press/iron garments as instructed.
Clean floors and walls (sweeping, mopping, dusting, spot cleaning).
Clean work/supply carts, equipment, supplies, etc., as requested.
Maintain accurate record of all in-coming and out-going clothing items
File laundry sheets and request records for future reference.
Routinely handle chemicals commonly used in laundry and performs custodial duties in the laundry area.
Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.
Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
Attend and participate in facility mandatory in-service training programs as scheduled.
Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information including protected health information.
Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain an appearance of laundry areas, for sanitation, order, and safety
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfectant solutions, etc
Perform all other duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th grade education
On-the-job training provided

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works in all areas of the facility
Moves intermittently during working hours
Is subject to frequent interruptions
Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc
Communicates with the laundry personnel
Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary
Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs
May be required to work on shifts other than the one which hired
Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
Maintains a liaison with other department directors to adequately plan for food services/activities
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

OTHER:

Classification: non-exempt

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