Weekend Laudnry Aide

Ensign Services•Houston, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Aide performs day-to-day laundry department activities in accordance with applicable regulations, facility policies, and direction from the Administrator and/or Housekeeping Supervisor. The role helps maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and sanitary facility by processing and distributing laundry and linens, maintaining supplies and equipment, and cleaning laundry and other assigned areas. The position works throughout the facility and involves regular movement, interruptions, interaction with residents and others, and possible schedule changes, call-backs, work on other shifts, and work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary. The role may involve exposure to infectious waste, diseases, hazardous chemicals, dust, disinfectants, odors, and other workplace hazards. Continuing education programs are attended as required.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
Must maintain supplies and equipment and keep laundry areas presentable.
Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel and handle residents according to their current maturity level.
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions for mixing cleaning compounds, liquids, and disinfecting solutions.
Must be able to handle or move items that may exceed 30 pounds, with safety equipment or mechanical devices as appropriate.
Must be able to stand while ironing is completed.

Responsibilities

Follow the Code of Conduct, facility policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Report complaints and grievances to a supervisor and follow established fire safety procedures.
Use required safety equipment and personal protective equipment when handling heavy objects or infectious materials.
Keep work areas clear of hazards and follow established procedures for handling chemicals, disinfectants, labels, and safety data sheets.
Dispose of refuse in accordance with sanitation procedures and maintain adequate laundry and linen supplies.
Clean and properly store equipment at the end of the shift.
Collect, sort, weigh, count, and wash soiled laundry, linens, and garments; separate items requiring special stain treatment.
Press or iron garments as instructed, then fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry and linens to residents.
Transport laundry and linens, including by pushing carts.
Clean floors, walls, ceilings, equipment, and other surfaces; use appropriate caution signs and cleaning solutions, and dispose of trash in proper containers.
Respect and maintain residents’ rights, including privacy, property, individuality, self-determination, and fair treatment; knock before entering residents’ rooms.
Perform other assigned duties and attend continuing education programs.