Laundry Aide

Duties and Responsibilities: Must be physically and mentally capable of performing routine, repetitive job duties. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies personnel. Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc. and maintain the appearance of laundry areas. Be personable with residents, families, and staff in a professional and cooperative manner. Must have compassion, tolerance, and understanding for the elderly. Support the facility's philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives. Sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc. and place in appropriate containers or assigned areas in the laundry room. Sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc. and separate those items that require special stain removal/treatment. Wash and dry soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc. in accordance with established procedures. Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc. to residents daily, and/or as instructed. Clean laundry room floors, to include sweeping, and damp/wet mopping. Clean walls and ceilings of laundry rooms by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing. Remove dirt, dust, lint, grease, film, etc. from equipment and floor surfaces using proper cleaning/ disinfecting solutions. During emergency conditions, assure that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc. are distributed to designated areas as instructed. Turn in all unidentified laundry, linen, garments, etc. to the lost and found. Discard waste/trash into proper containers in accordance with established sanitation procedures and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner. Assure that work/assignment areas are clean and free of hazardous conditions, i.e. spills, excess laundry carts, baskets, supplies, etc. and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored while working, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day. Assure that established infection control and universal precaution practices are maintained when performing laundry procedures. Use protective clothing/devices when performing tasks that involve the handling of infectious garments and linen and/or blood/body fluids. Coordinate daily laundry services with the nursing staff when performing routine assignments in resident areas. Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies. Assure that equipment is cleaned and prepared for the next shift. Report all equipment malfunctions and breakdowns to the supervisor as soon as possible and keep the supervisor informed of supply needs and equipment needing replacement. Assure that work/cleaning schedules are followed. Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the supervisor. Report all accidents/incidents to the housekeeping supervisor. Maintain the confidentiality of resident information and honor his/her personal and property rights. Attend housekeeping/laundry department meetings as directed. Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs as scheduled or as directed. Turn in Days Off and payroll special request forms in a timely fashion. Follow established fire, disaster, safety, infection control and evacuation policies and procedures. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Housekeeping and the Administrator. Qualifications:

1. Must be able to speak English in an understandable manner.
2. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, and laundry cleaning methods.
3. Must be able to lift, push, pull, move equipment, supplies, linens, etc in excess of fifty (50) pounds as required.