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Position Overview

Provides daily laundry services for the residents to ensure a safe, clean and sanitary environment in accordance with laws, regulations and facility guidelines.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Skills & Requirements: Must possess the ability to read, write and speak the English language, must be patient, friendly, courteous and respectful to residents in any situation, including difficult ones; must be able to make independent decisions when necessary; must have the ability to follow housekeeping guidelines as outlined by the facility; must be able to move frequently throughout the workday; must be able to lift 30 lbs floor to waist; lift 10 lbs waist to shoulder; lift and carry 30 lbs; and push/pull 30 lbs.

Experience: Prior experience in laundry services at a large establishment; health care experience preferred. Working Conditions Primarily works in the laundry department and throughout the facility, including resident rooms; bends, lifts, sits, stands and moves frequently throughout the shift; deals with frequent interruptions and possibly upset residents and family members; works regularly scheduled shifts with possible weekends, holidays and other hours based on resident needs;participates in required continuing education programs; subject to odors, falls, burns and exposure to infectious diseases, waste, etc.

, including AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. Competencies of Position Professionalism: Reports to work on time and as scheduled; works in unison with all staff; displays a willingness to help others; embraces constructive criticism. Resident Rights : Promptly reports resident grievances to supervisors; treats all resident care information with confidentiality; continuously monitors assigned areas to ensure residents are treated fairly and with dignity and respect at all times Safety Awareness: Follows safety program guidelines; immediately reports accidents and incidents to supervisors; identifies unsafe working areas and promptly reports to supervisors; promotes safety by working as safely and efficiently as possible; consistently follows infection control and universal precautions and other guidelines; identifies and corrects or reports hazardous conditions to supervisors; understands facility emergency and evacuation protocols; operates equipment with care and safety; maintains clean and safe work areas; properly handles soiled laundry; follows facility guidelines for safety and sanitation, including hand washing after contact with soiled laundry.

Customer Service: Treats all residents, families, co-workers and supervisors with dignity and respect and takes initiative to exceed customer expectations; professionally represents the facility, self and position to visitors and residents; demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to help to all visitors and residents; remains sensitive to all needs through listening, observing and responding appropriately for the position held; respects resident personal items.

Essential Job Duties

1. Provides daily laundry services to residents in an effective and efficient manner.
2. Gathers and weighs soiled personal items, linens, garments, etc. and places in appropriate containers.
3. Sorts stained items for treatment/stain removal.
4. Irons garments as needed.
5. Folds, hangs and distributes personal items, linens and garments to resident rooms.
6. Coordinates laundry services with nursing department.
7. Maintains laundry equipment by emptying filters, etc.
8. Follows the facility laundry schedule to ensure timely service to the residents. Other Job Duties
9. Monitors inventory of supplies to ensure the adequate quantities are available to perform daily tasks.
10. Reports any repairs needed to the Laundry Supervisor.