Laundry Specialist

Clear Creek Care Center•Westminster, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this role is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Laundry Department, adhering to current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations for long-term care and assisted living facilities. The Laundry Specialist ensures the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. This position involves handling chemicals, performing custodial duties in the laundry area, and wearing appropriate safety equipment when necessary. The role requires maintaining confidentiality of resident information and demonstrating a passion for care through interactions with others. The specialist is responsible for the care and use of supplies and equipment, maintaining the appearance of laundry areas for sanitation, order, and safety, and performing regular inspections of work areas. The ability to follow oral and written instructions regarding the mixing of cleaning compounds and solutions is essential. The Laundry Specialist will also perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th grade education.
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.

Nice To Haves

Relationship Building
Demonstrate friendliness and enthusiasm
Build relationships with all types of people
High energy and upbeat
Ability to foster teamwork
Client oriented
On-the-job training provided

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.
Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.