Laundry Staff

Regency Retirement Village Huntsville•Huntsville, AL

47d

About The Position

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Requirements

Must be able to read and write the English language
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
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 function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, resident's family members and coworkers
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility
Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 20 lbs and maximum of 50 lbs and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight for reasonable distances
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
Must work in hot and damp environment.
Must work with various cleaning chemicals

Nice To Haves

High School Education or Equivalent Preferred.
Some housekeeping preferred; however on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

Take full responsibility of laundry service.
Keep separate linen carts for transporting of soiled and clean linens.
Keep contaminated linens that have been removed from beds of patients who have a possible infectious condition in separate double bags, plainly marked. These items will be laundered and disinfected separately.
Use germicidal agents and bleaching agents on all linens.
Will not wash residents' clothes in strong bleach.
Keep equipment and laundry area clean.
Report repairs and equipment problems immediately to your supervisor.
Report needed supplies to supervisor, before running out.
May be required to handle heavy loads with or without assistance.
Comply with Blood-borne Pathogen Exposure Control Policy when applicable.
Ensure Safety for all Residents