Laundry Aide (86419)
About The Position
The primary purpose of this role is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Laundry Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. This includes ensuring the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner, and that an adequate supply of linen is available to meet resident needs. The role involves following work/cleaning schedules, reporting accidents/incidents, coordinating laundry services with nursing, and adhering to fire safety policies. It also requires using safety equipment when lifting heavy objects, maintaining clean and sanitary work areas, and properly mixing and using chemicals. The Laundry Aide must use appropriate personal protective equipment when handling infectious materials, inform supervisors of supply needs, and keep work areas free of hazards. Cleaning and proper storage of carts, equipment, and supplies are also key responsibilities. During emergencies, the role involves distributing clean laundry as instructed and maintaining the confidentiality of resident care information.
Requirements
- Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of laundry areas, for sanitation, order and safety.
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instructions, etc.
- Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet.
- Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day activities of the Laundry Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
- Assure that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
- Ensure an adequate supply of linen is on hand at all times to meet the needs of the residents.
- Follow work/cleaning schedules as closely as practical.
- Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor.
- Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.
- Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.
- Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.
- Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner (e.g., dryer lint traps).
- Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used in the work area.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials.
- Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.
- Keep work area(s) free of hazardous conditions, i.e., spills, excess laundry carts, baskets, supplies, equipment, etc.
- Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary/directed.
- Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
- Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established laundry procedures.
- During emergency conditions, assure that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., are distributed to designated areas as instructed.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
- Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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