Laundry Staff PRT 2nd Shift

Foundations Health Solutions•Cleveland, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

A Laundry Staff member in a nursing home is responsible for ensuring that all resident clothing, bedding, towels, and facility linens are cleaned, sanitized, and returned promptly to support a safe, comfortable, and hygienic environment. This role involves collecting soiled laundry from resident rooms and designated areas, sorting items according to fabric type and infection control guidelines, operating commercial washers and dryers, and using the appropriate detergents and disinfectants. Laundry staff inspect items for stains, damage, or needed repairs, fold and organize clean linens and clothing, and distribute them to residents' rooms and facility departments while ensuring personal belongings are correctly labeled and returned to their owners. They maintain accurate organization of laundry inventory, monitor supplies such as detergents and cleaning products, and report equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs to supervisors. In addition to laundry duties, staff are responsible for keeping the laundry room clean and organized, following all safety regulations, infection prevention protocols, and OSHA standards. They use personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling soiled linens, practice proper lifting techniques, and help prevent the spread of infections through correct handling and sanitation procedures. Successful laundry staff demonstrate strong attention to detail, time management, dependability, and the ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team. They interact respectfully with residents, families, and coworkers while maintaining resident privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. Their work plays an essential role in promoting resident comfort, dignity, and overall quality of care within the nursing home.

Requirements

Attention to detail
Time management skills
Dependability
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as part of a healthcare team
Ability to maintain resident privacy and confidentiality

Responsibilities

Collect soiled laundry from resident rooms and designated areas.
Sort items according to fabric type and infection control guidelines.
Operate commercial washers and dryers using appropriate detergents and disinfectants.
Inspect items for stains, damage, or needed repairs.
Fold and organize clean linens and clothing.
Distribute clean linens and clothing to residents' rooms and facility departments.
Ensure personal belongings are correctly labeled and returned to owners.
Maintain accurate organization of laundry inventory.
Monitor supplies such as detergents and cleaning products.
Report equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs to supervisors.
Keep the laundry room clean and organized.
Follow all safety regulations, infection prevention protocols, and OSHA standards.
Use personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling soiled linens.
Practice proper lifting techniques.
Help prevent the spread of infections through correct handling and sanitation procedures.
Interact respectfully with residents, families, and coworkers.
Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.