Laundry Specialist

Crestmoor Care Center•Denver, CO

4d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Specialist performs day-to-day activities of the Laundry Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations for long-term care and assisted living facilities. The role helps maintain the facility in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner and coordinates routine laundry services with nursing services. On-the-job training is provided.

Requirements

Must possess at least an 8th-grade education.
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people.
Must meet the facility's general health requirements, including a mental and physical examination.
Must have adequate sight and hearing, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately for the position.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.
Must be able to assist with resident evacuation during emergency situations when necessary.

Responsibilities

Follow work and cleaning schedules as closely as practical.
Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services while performing routine assignments.
Collect soiled linens and clothing from living and medical units; sort items by color and fabric, track collected items, and report shortages or count discrepancies to the Housekeeper.
Load and unload automatic washing and drying machines; wash, fold, and place clean articles on racks by unit; press or iron garments as instructed.
Clean floors and walls by sweeping, mopping, dusting, and spot cleaning; clean work and supply carts, equipment, and supplies as requested.
Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing clothing items, and file laundry sheets and request records for future reference.
Handle commonly used laundry chemicals and perform custodial duties in the laundry area; follow oral and written instructions for mixing cleaning compounds, liquids, and disinfectant solutions.
Use safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving heavy objects, and wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste or blood and body fluids.
Attend and participate in mandatory in-service training and continuing education programs.
Maintain confidentiality of resident care information, including protected health information.
Demonstrate a caring approach in interactions with coworkers, residents, families, and visitors.
Maintain supplies and equipment and keep laundry and work areas sanitary, orderly, and safe; perform regular inspections of food service areas as directed in the posting.
Perform other assigned duties and assist with resident evacuation during emergencies when necessary.