FT Laundry Assistant 6:30am-2:30pm (Ephrata Manor)
About The Position
The Laundry Assistant ensures the facility’s day-to-day laundry activities are completed in accordance with federal, state, local, and facility standards, guidelines, and regulations. The role works in office and resident areas and coordinates laundry services with nursing services, including isolation procedures. The position involves handling infectious materials and potentially hazardous chemicals, responding to interruptions and emotionally upset individuals, and maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff. The listed schedule is 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; work beyond normal hours and emergency call-backs may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the general public.
- Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
- Ability to summarize and relate information.
- Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Ability to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately for the position.
- Must meet the facility’s general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
- Ability to relate to and work with people who exhibit emotional instability, confusion, or hostility.
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds to a height of 3 feet and carry it at least 25 feet.
- Using a mechanical device, ability to regularly push, pull, or move more than 50 pounds a distance of 300 feet.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Collect, sort, and weigh soiled laundry and place it in designated areas.
- Wash, dry, iron, fold, and distribute clean laundry.
- Ensure equipment is cleaned and properly stored.
- Report equipment malfunctions and breakdowns to a supervisor.
- Monitor lost-and-found clothing articles.
- Ensure residents’ belongings are properly labeled.
- Develop and maintain a good working rapport.
- Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services in resident care areas.
- Use and dispose of personal protective equipment and supplies appropriately when handling infectious materials.
- Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with procedures.
- Coordinate isolation procedures with nursing services.
- Follow ergonomic policies and procedures for lifting, repetitive tasks, and use of safety equipment and supplies.
- Protect resident rights and report complaints.
- Maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Work beyond normal working hours when necessary and respond to emergency call-backs.
- Assist with resident evacuation during emergency situations when necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
