Laundry Aide

Job Description

Laundry Aide

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Laundry Aide ensures that ancillary department linen and residents’ personal clothing and linens are properly collected, sorted, laundered, distributed, and/or stored. Follows facility policies and performs job duties in compliance with OSHA universal precaution, infection control, and facility policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Handles all laundry in accordance with sanitary guidelines

Assures that an adequate supply of clean linens is maintained and distributed to all departments to meet daily needs.

Sorts all soiled laundry into appropriate categories. Uses proper formula for processing soiled linen to adequately clean/dry and protect linen.

Applies basic math to fill carts and record poundage.

Lifts and carries loads of laundry to and from cleaning equipment

Washes, dries, folds, and hangs all laundry neatly and properly and weighs linens

Identifies personal laundry with resident’s name and remarks personal clothing items, if needed

Returns clean resident laundry to appropriate rooms, closets, dressers, and supply areas. Remove all empty hangers from the closets.

Keeps washing machine supplied with chemical products at all times.

Keeps work area clean and neat at all times and performs cleaning assignments as scheduled or directed

Works in cooperation with all other facility employees to maintain a clean and sanitary environment for residents and staff. Exhibit an attitude of helpfulness, team spirit, and support to all team members.

Disposes of waste properly

Completes work in a timely manner

Dress in an appropriate uniform, be at the appointed workstation when the shift starts, and work consistently until the shift ends.

Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program when performing work functions.

Constantly maintains high-performance standards at work concerning personal behavior and interactions with staff, community, and residents under various conditions and circumstances. Reports perceived problems to supervisor. Contributes ideas to rectify identified problems and follows corrective actions as directed by the supervisor

Acts as a source of direction to visitors, staff, and external populations, i.e., delivery staff, vendors, etc.

Performs any other duties necessary as assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 18 years of age; high school diploma or equivalent preferred

Previous housekeeping experience preferred

A high degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene is required

Ability to read and understand work assignments, as well as report verbally and provide written documentation as necessary

Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderly

Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindness

Qualities of responsibility, diplomacy, and ability to work well with fellow staff members

Physical endurance for frequent activity

Full-time