Laundry assistant

The Goodman Group, LLC•Largo, FL

21d

About The Position

The Laundry Assistant performs the Laundry Department’s daily activities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility procedures. The position helps maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary facility and ensures an adequate supply of linen is available to meet residents’ needs. Work may be directed by the Executive Director and/or Director of Housekeeping. The role includes sorting, washing, treating, folding, counting, hanging, storing, and distributing laundry and linen; maintaining assigned work areas and supplies; following cleaning schedules and safety precautions; and coordinating laundry work with other services. The employee is expected to provide courteous, responsive, competent, and timely service to residents and their families through the facility’s Platinum Service® program.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Knowledge of or proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Be able to lift an unspecified amount of weight at times.
Alternate between standing and sitting.
Execute tasks independently and express oneself clearly and effectively.
Have general computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Perform daily laundry functions and assigned tasks according to established procedures.
Sort soiled laundry, linen, and garments, separating items that require special stain removal or treatment.
Sort, count, and wash laundry, linen, and garments according to established procedures.
Fold, count, stack, hang, distribute, and store clean laundry and linen in appropriate locations.
Follow work and cleaning schedules as closely as practical.
Coordinate daily laundry services with other services when completing routine assignments in resident living areas.
Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
Maintain assigned work areas in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.
Use proper techniques when mixing cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions, referring to manufacturer instructions when necessary.
Dispose of refuse and personal protective equipment according to sanitation procedures.
Maintain an adequate supply of laundry and linen supplies in specified areas.
Clean floors by sweeping, dusting, and damp or wet mopping, and set up appropriate caution and safety signs beforehand.
Dispose of waste and trash in proper containers and reline trash receptacles with plastic liners.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Follow facility policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, and quality service to residents and families.