General Purpose: This position follows directives of the Housekeeping Supervisor involving ensuring that all linen for the facility is clean and kept in a manner which maintains the cleanliness of the facility, as well as ensuring the residents’ clothes are clean and returned to the resident in a neat manner.

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Must have the ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish this job.
Must have the willingness to perform simple, repetitive tasks.
Must be able to stand and walk short distances 7-8 hours per day.
Must be able to lift 30-40 lbs. frequently and be able to push and pull wet laundry (50-75 lbs.) from a washing machine.
Must be able to work with standard cleaning chemicals.
Must be able to operate standard and commercial laundry equipment.
Must have knowledge of supplies and equipment used by department and the care of this equipment.
Must have knowledge of safety regulations.
Must be able to cooperate and work well with fellow employees.
Must have ability to deal tactfully and effectively with residents, staff, family

members, visitors, government agencies’ personnel, and the general public.

Must present a professional appearance.
Must be able to meet all local health regulations and pass pre/post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.
Must attend in-service/education programs as required to learn new procedures and develop skills to meet regulatory compliance.
Must agree not to disclose resident protected health information and report suspected or known violations of such to the Administrator.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1) Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.

2) Follow established safety procedures, policies and precautions when performing

tasks and when using equipment and supplies.

3) Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and

sanitary manner.

4) Keep work areas free of hazardous objects, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.

5) Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used

in the work area. Refer to Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s) when necessary.

6) Follow established policies concerning the use of labels and Safety Data

Sheets (SDS’s).

7) Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to Housekeeping Supervisor.

8) Ensure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are

maintained when performing housekeeping duties.

9) Report Missing or improperly labeled containers of hazardous chemicals to

Housekeeping Supervisor.

10) Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling

infectious material and/or hazardous wastes or chemicals and dispose of personal protective

equipment in accordance with established policies.

11) Follow established hand washing techniques and procedures.

12) Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of each shift.

13) Ensure that containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and

stored.

14) Sort, count and wash soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc. in accordance with established

procedures.

15) Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments etc. to residents daily

or as instructed.

16) Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed.

17) Attend all required in-service training.

18) Be aware of and follow facility policy regarding safe lifting techniques.

19) Be aware of and follow all state, Federal, company and center policies and procedures.

20) All other duties as assigned.

Physical and Sensory Requirements: Walking, sitting, standing, reaching, stooping, bending,

lifting, grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine-hand coordination. Ability to hear and respond to

overhead pages. Ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel, vendors, and

consultants. Ability to apply training and in-service education provided. Must present a neat, clean,

professional appearance and demonstrate a positive approach with employees and residents.

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