Laundry Aide - FT - 2nd Shift Part Time (75182)

Hamilton Health Care System•Dalton, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Performs various tasks to provide a clean environment for our patients. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS Non-exempt Status: May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Subject to callback during any emergency. ACCOUNTABILITY Reports to Environmental Services Supervisor PRIDE VALUES P-PROFESSIONALISM The expertise, qualities and conduct that characterize a member of a profession" R-RESPECT A positive feeling of esteem for a person or other entity I-INTEGRITY Honesty and consistency to a set of values D-DILIGENCE Constant and earnest effort applied to perform a task or accomplish a goal E-EXCELLENCE The quality or state of being outstanding or superior

Requirements

A high school diploma or its equivalent preferred.
On-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

Tends laundering machines to clean sheets, blankets, pillow coverings, and personal articles of patients
Loads articles into washer and adds specified amount of detergent or other cleaning agents
Lifts, clean, wet articles from washer and places them successively into wringers and dryers for measured time cycles
Sorts dry articles according to identification
Folds and places items in appropriate storage bin
Folds and sorts clothes
Hangs clothes on racks according to name and numbers
Delivers patients laundry to designated areas
Ensures the patients clothes are ready to wear, and any in disrepair put in proper place
Understands functions of various soaps and bleaches
Follows precautions as stated on SDS for all chemicals used
Washes and dries clothes and linens
Keeps equipment clean and follows cleaning schedules
Sweeps and mops laundry area
Reports any needed repairs to maintenance department
Operates large equipment (Washers, dryers, etc.)
Cleans lint traps/filters according to established schedules
Handling of soiled laundry items
Sorts and folds various laundry items (blankets, sheets, towels etc.)
Cleans and disinfects linen carts as required
Empties washers and dryers as requested/necessary
Operates water, gas, and electric cutoff switches and valves
Stain removal
Participate in Nursing Center surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast on changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.
Attend and participate in mandatory in-services.
Honor patients rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
Comply with Corporate Compliance Program.
Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.
Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
Follow established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment.
Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.
Comply with all Privacy and Security programs.
Attendance
Punctuality
Professional Appearance
Communicates well with patients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to family/visitors/patients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.