Laundry Specialist

Clear Creek Care Center•Westminster, CO

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of your job position is to perform day-to-day activities of the Laundry Department following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are entrusted to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th grade education
On-the-job training provided
Relationship Building
Demonstrate friendliness and enthusiasm
Build relationships with all types of people
High energy and upbeat
Ability to foster teamwork
Client oriented
Executing
Ability to organize and prioritize
Detail oriented and follow through
Self-starter and independent worker
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a mental and physical examination
Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
Must be able to push, pull, move, and /or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Responsibilities

Ensure that work and cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services when performing routine assignments.
Collect soiled laundry (linens and clothing) from all living and medical units.
Sort unwashed articles by color and fabric and tracks all items collected.
Report any shortages or discrepancies in counts to the Housekeeper.
Load and unload automatic washing and drying machines; wash, fold, and place clean articles on racks by units.
Press/iron garments as instructed.
Clean floors and walls (sweeping, mopping, dusting, spot cleaning).
Clean work/supply carts, equipment, supplies, etc., as requested.
Maintain accurate record of all in-coming and out-going clothing items
File laundry sheets and request records for future reference.
Routinely handle chemicals commonly used in laundry and performs custodial duties in the laundry area.
Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.
Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
Attend and participate in facility mandatory in-service training programs as scheduled.
Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information including protected health information.
Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain an appearance of laundry areas, for sanitation, order, and safety
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfectant solutions, etc
Perform all other duties, as assigned.