Laundry Aide at Mount Pleasant

Focused Post Acute Care Partners•Mount Pleasant, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Focused Post Acute Care Partners is seeking a Laundry Aide to perform laundry duties related to resident clothing, linens, and other items. The role involves collecting, sorting, washing, drying, labeling, and distributing laundry, while following facility policies, safety precautions, and infection-control practices. The schedule is assigned and may include some weekends, evenings, and holidays. This is a non-exempt position.

Requirements

Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive criticism.
Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to work safely with cleaning chemicals and to be exposed to chemical fumes, dust, and pet dander.
Ability to safely push, pull, lift, bend, kneel, and reach, including lifting up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
Frequently stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

Responsibilities

Collect soiled linens and clothing.
Assist with sorting soiled articles.
Wash and dry articles sent to the laundry for cleaning.
Transfer clean linens and distribute them to wings according to their daily predetermined needs.
Assist with labeling residents’ clothing as needed.
Follow safety precautions when using equipment and supplies.
Maintain assigned work areas in a clean and safe manner.
Report defective equipment or needed repairs.
Maintain working knowledge of laundry policies and procedures.
Ensure infection-control practices are maintained and coordinate isolation procedures when necessary.
Report accidents and incidents to a supervisor or charge nurse.
Attend staff education, training, and other meetings.
Maintain professional conduct when interacting with residents.
Follow facility policies and procedures, including those related to resident rights, infection control, and dignity.