Laundry Assistant

Life Care Centers of America • Saint Louis, MO

288d

About The Position

The Laundry Aide performs day to day laundry services ensuring patients' laundry needs are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Prior health care experience preferred.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility.
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
• Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.

Responsibilities

• Perform day to day laundry functions including: collecting, sorting, ironing, folding, stacking, hanging, and distributing.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED