Laundry Attendant

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Housekeeping, the Laundry Aide is responsible for cleaning and

sanitizing all resident and facility linens. The person holding this position is delegated the

responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current

existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

A. Role Responsibilities – Job Knowledge/Duties:

1. Reports to work as scheduled. Attends all mandatory in-services by employee’s anniversary

date

2. Delivers soiled linens to laundry; sorts, washes, dries, folds and returns clean linens to linen

closets and resident rooms.

3. Cleans laundry room, sorting and soiled linen tubs.

4. Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in shift assignments to meet facility needs

5. Maintaining inventory of laundry supplies and linen;

6. Distributing personal clothing to residents’ rooms;

7. Keeping laundry area clean and in order by dusting, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing;

8. Sorting and laundering linens; distributing clean linen to linen rooms;

9. Operating, cleaning and sanitizing washer and dryer;

10. Ensuring that resident’s clothing is properly identified;

11. Picks up soiled laundry and delivers clean laundry and personals in a timely manner;

12. Performs routine laundry activities including sorting, loading machines, folding linen and

laundry, re-supply of carts and delivery of personal linen;

13. Helps maintains a clean area, routinely cleans equipment and laundry area.

14. Adheres to all cleaning chemical hazards as indicated on supplies

15. Observes rules of sanitation at all times

16. Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with the Code of Conduct and Corporate

Compliance Program when performing work functions

17. Other duties as assigned by Director of Housekeeping

B. Role Responsibilities - Interpersonal Skills:

1. Is aware of, and adheres to, Resident’s Bill of Rights and Confidentiality of Resident

Information

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2. Interacts with residents and family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff in a

non-judgmental, supportive and calm manner

3. Addresses family satisfaction issues immediately by reporting them to the supervisor in a

professional manner

4. Is aware of Resident Abuse Reporting Law

C. Role Responsibilities - Safety:

1. Demonstrates ability to locate emergency equipment (i.e. fire extinguisher)

2. Demonstrates ability to identify and respond appropriately to potential behavioral outbursts

3. Uses facility equipment safely

4. Recognizes, removes, an/or reports potential hazards

5. Follows established safety rules/accident prevention

6. Observes rules of safety at all times including complying with Material Safety Data Sheets

(MSDS) guidelines for chemical use

CI. Role Responsibilities – Infection Control:

1. Demonstrates proper hand-washing techniques

2. Disposes of waste properly

3. Complies with departmental dress code

4. Complies with all established infection control and standard precaution practices when

performing laundry procedures

CII. Role Responsibilities – Resident Care/Dignity:

1. Addresses residents in a respectful manner and knocks before entering residents’ rooms

2. Discusses confidential resident information in appropriate areas only

3. Understands and complies with all rules regarding residents’ rights

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

1. Possess a high school diploma or sufficient knowledge and education to perform job

functions

2. Understand and carry out oral and written directions

3. Is capable of setting work priorities and working independently in the absence of

supervision

4. Must meet health assessment requirements, including two-stage Mantoux skin test

5. Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess

sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required

6. Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable

accommodations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

“Occasionally” equals approximately 1% to 33% of the workday, “Frequently” equals approximately

34% to 66% of the workday, and “Continuously” equals approximately 67% to 100% of the workday

(Typical full-time workday is 7.5 hours).

1. Job Requirements: Hours Per Day:

a) Sit 0 to 1 hour

b) Stand 6 to 7.5 hours

c) Walk 6 to 7.5 hours

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2. Movements: Frequency:

a) Bend/Stoop Frequently

b) Squat/Crouch/Kneel Frequently

c) Crawl Occasionally

d) Reaching Frequently

e) Balancing Occasionally

f) Pushing/Pulling Occasionally

g) Climbing Occasionally

3. Weight Carried/Lifted: Frequency:

a) Up to 34 pounds Occasionally

b) 35 to 50 pounds Occasionally

c) 51 to 100 pounds Occasionally with assistance*

d) 100 + pounds Rarely with assistance*

4. Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.)

5. Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday,

as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.

6. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the

AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

7. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

8. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

*Assistance can include mechanical devices, equipment or human assistance.

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I hereby accept

the position of Laundry Aide and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner

and in accordance with the facility’s established procedures. The above job description is intended to

describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. This is not meant to be an

exhaustive list of all requirements, duties and skills required. This organization reserves the right to

revise the essential position functions as the need arises.

I understand that as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious

diseases, the contaminants (including tobacco smoke), and hazardous chemicals and that the facility

will provide to me instructions on how to prevent and control such exposures.