Laundry aid

This position is a split shift position, you will do two days on dayshift and two days on nightshift

General Description

Under the direction of the Housekeeping / Laundry Supervisor, the Laundry Aide is

responsible for ensuring Facility linen and resident’s personal clothing are properly

collected, sorted, laundered, distributed and/or stored according to Company policy.

Essential Duties

1. Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in shift assignments to meet Facility

needs.

2. Handles all laundry in accordance with sanitary guidelines.

3. Sorts all soiled laundry into appropriate categories. Lifts and carries loads of

laundry to / from cleaning equipment.

4. Washes, dries, folds, and hangs all laundry neatly and properly.

5. Identifies personal laundry with resident’s name and re-marks personal clothing

items, as needed.

6. Returns clean resident laundry to appropriate rooms and supply areas.

7. Cleans dryer filters every 2 (two) hours, keeps laundry area clean, machines

dusted, and floor mopped weekly.

8. Works in cooperation with other employees of the Facility to maintain a clean and

sanitary environment for both residents and staff.

9. .Interacts with residents and family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary

staff in a non-judgmental, supportive and calm manner.

10. Addresses family satisfaction issues immediately by reporting them to the

Supervisor in a professional manner.

11. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a

positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.

12. Performs Housekeeper duties as needed.

Standard Requirements

1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.

2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows for

the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

OSHA and safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices,

established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or

correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

4. Adheres to:

HISTORY:

(A) 8/2012

a. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations

data.

b. HIPAA regulations

c. Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatory

requirements.

d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment

free from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.

e. Code of Conduct and Compliance Programs when performing job

functions

5. Supports and participates in common teamwork:

a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes

job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate

judgment.

b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional

situations.

c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents

regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.

d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and

guests.

e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance,

uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work

duties as assigned.

f. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a

positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.

6. Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or alleged

violations of residents’ rights to Supervisor or Executive Director.

7. Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educational

opportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.

Other Duties

Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but

which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs

other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training: A High School diploma or equivalent preferred or sufficient

knowledge and education to perform job functions.

A.D.A ((Americans with Disabilities Act)(as amended)) REQUIREMENTS: Must be

able to bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk and stand for most of the working day. Requires

manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as fax, telephone,

etc. Requires normal range of hearing and vision. Must be free from communicable