Loan Closet Assistant

KENOSHA AREA FAMILY AND AGING SERVICES INC•Kenosha, WI

66d•$18 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Loan Closet Assistant manages the loaning of durable medical equipment through the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), a single point of entry for older adults and people with disabilities seeking information, assistance with community resources, and access to publicly funded, community-based long-term care programs. The role includes cleaning, sanitizing, maintaining, tracking, and coordinating the delivery and pickup of loaned equipment, as well as documenting consumer connections and collaborating with community partners and ADRC staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, crouch, push, and pull equipment.
Ability to clean equipment by hand and/or using a larger automated washer, if available.
Ability to interact professionally with the public and coworkers.
Reliable and insured vehicle.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Thoroughly clean and sanitize returned or donated durable medical equipment and other items.
Identify items that cannot be repaired and dispose of them.
Make simple repairs to equipment, such as tightening screws or replacing walker skis.
Keep Loan Closet areas stocked, organized, and clean.
Maintain clear documentation of each consumer connection, including equipment needs, actions taken, communication efforts, and outcomes.
Add, delete, and review inventory database items daily.
Record items that have been cleaned or repaired.
Collaborate proactively with community partners to strengthen resources and connections and improve consumer access.
Coordinate medical equipment deliveries and pickups.
Coordinate schedule changes with the Information & Assistance Specialist Supervisor.
Work with team members and across departments to coordinate equipment loans and share relevant client information.
Participate in community outreach events that raise awareness of Loan Closet services.