Laundry Aide - RNC - Full Time - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System•City of Utica, NY

2d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for completing assigned routines that will maintain resident clothing and linen in a clean, sanitary, and useable condition. Work is performed in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations, facility policies and procedures, established regulatory and accreditation requirements as well as the philosophy goals and objectives of the facility and the Laundry department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Laundry experience

Responsibilities

Perform day to day laundry functions assigned including sorting, counting, and washing of personal linens, bibs, tablecloths and other launderable items.
Collect, sort, and prepare for washing all items to be either laundered in the facility or to be removed for laundering purposes.
Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute resident personal laundry and clean linen daily.
Label all resident personal clothing and return to resident within 3 days of receiving clothing.
Mend resident clothing (i.e. buttons, hems, etc.) and report any item that cannot be mended to Nurse Manager.
Turn in all articles found to Lead Laundry Aide.
During emergency conditions, assure that clean laundry, linen, and garments are distributed to designated areas as directed.
Assure that infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained when performing laundry procedures.
Remove dirt, dust, and grease film from equipment or floor surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions including cleaning dust traps in dryers daily.
Assure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
Assist callers with their request/complaint or refers to appropriate personnel to ensure successful result of call.