Housekeeping/Laundry Assistant Supervisor

Apple Rehab•Plainville, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping/Laundry Assistant Supervisor provides laundry services and cleaning support at Apple Rehab Farmington Valley. The role collects and sorts soiled linen while following sanitation procedures, keeps contaminated articles separate, operates laundry equipment, and washes, dries, folds, and distributes clean linen and personal clothing. It maintains adequate linen and department supplies, inspects linen for wear, prepares laundry carts or closets for resident distribution, and keeps work areas and equipment clean and orderly. The position also performs scheduled cleaning in assigned facility areas, including resident rooms and bathrooms, and follows established cleanliness benchmarks and infection-control protocols. It coordinates tasks with other staff to minimize disruption to residents and staff, helps manage inventory and replenish supplies, and contributes to a clean and safe work environment. The employee must follow Universal Precautions, infection-control and hazardous-communication procedures, safety rules, incident-reporting procedures, and fire and disaster plans.

Requirements

Ability to read labels and follow oral and written instructions in English.
Ability to understand labels, safety instructions, and department policies and procedures.
Ability to cooperate with others and work as part of a team.
Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward residents and their support networks.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and take appropriate action.
Ability to visually assess all aspects of the laundry department.
Ability to distinguish smells and temperatures and hear and respond to pages.
Ability to walk, reach, bend, lift, grasp, pull, stretch, stoop, and perform fine hand coordination.
Ability to lift and carry laundry bags of approximately 40 pounds, stock shelves and laundry carts, push carts, and climb stairs.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a hospital or long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

Collect and sort soiled linen according to sanitation procedures, keeping contaminated articles separate.
Operate laundry equipment and wash, dry, fold, and distribute clean linen and residents’ personal clothing.
Maintain adequate linen supplies and department supplies.
Inspect linen and refer worn items to the department head for review and possible replacement.
Set up laundry carts or closets with supplies for distribution to residents.
Keep work areas, equipment, and the department clean and orderly.
Perform scheduled cleaning in assigned facility areas, including resident rooms and bathrooms, to established cleanliness benchmarks.
Follow infection-control protocols and other safety procedures, including Universal Precautions, hazardous-communication requirements, incident reporting, and fire and disaster plans.
Coordinate cleaning tasks with other staff to minimize disruptions to residents and staff.
Monitor and replenish supplies needed for departmental operations.