Laundry Aide

Castle Healthcare•Waldron, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Aide performs day-to-day laundry department functions to provide quality laundry services, safeguard residents’ health, safety, and welfare, and maintain the facility laundry in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. The role follows facility policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and the directions of supervisors, including the Laundry Supervisor, Administrator, Assistant Administrator, and other facility management. The Laundry Aide has the authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out assigned duties.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have at least an 8th-grade education.
Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the general public.
Must maintain supplies and equipment, keep work areas in proper condition, and regularly inspect the laundry area and equipment for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and move or carry that weight at least 50 feet.

Responsibilities

Support the facility’s philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives.
Sort soiled laundry, linen, and garments into appropriate containers or assigned areas, separating items requiring special stain removal or treatment.
Wash and dry laundry, linen, and garments according to established procedures.
Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, and garments to residents daily or as instructed.
Clean laundry room floors, walls, and ceilings, including sweeping, mopping, washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing.
Remove dirt, dust, lint, grease, and film from equipment and floors using appropriate cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
Distribute clean laundry to designated areas during emergencies as instructed.
Turn in unidentified laundry, linen, and garments to the supervisor.
Dispose of waste and trash according to sanitation procedures and reline trash receptacles with plastic liners.
Keep work areas clean and free of hazards, and properly store equipment, tools, and supplies during work and before leaving an area.
Follow infection-control and standard-precaution practices, and use protective clothing or devices when handling infectious garments, linen, or blood and body fluids.
Coordinate routine laundry services in resident living areas with nursing staff.
Follow safety precautions when using equipment and supplies.
Clean and prepare equipment for the next shift; report equipment malfunctions, breakdowns, hazardous conditions, and supply or replacement needs to the supervisor.
Follow work and cleaning schedules.
Report accidents and incidents to the supervisor.
Maintain confidentiality of resident information and respect residents’ personal and property rights.
Attend department meetings, in-service educational classes, and on-the-job training as directed or scheduled.
Submit days-off and payroll special-request forms, supply sheets, and annual medical examinations in a timely manner.
Follow fire, disaster, and evacuation policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties assigned by the Director of Housekeeping and the Administrator.