Laundry Aide 2nd Shift Part Time

Position: Laundry Aide - FT - 2nd Shift Part Time (75182)
Hours:

3PM - 1:30AM, Weekend

JOB SUMMARY

Performs various tasks to provide a clean environment for our patients.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Non-exempt Status:
May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Subject to callback during any emergency.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Reports to Environmental Services Supervisor

PRIDE VALUES

P-PROFESSIONALISM The expertise, qualities and conduct that characterize a member of a profession"

R-RESPECT A positive feeling of esteem for a person or other entity

I-INTEGRITY Honesty and consistency to a set of values

D-DILIGENCE Constant and earnest effort applied to perform a task or accomplish a goal

E-EXCELLENCE The quality or state of being outstanding or superior

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

A high school diploma or its equivalent preferred.

OTHER TRAINING, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

On-the-job training provided.

ESSENTIAL SKILL/KNOWLEDGE FUNCTIONS

* Tends laundering machines to clean sheets, blankets, pillow coverings, and personal articles of patients

* Loads articles into washer and adds specified amount of detergent or other cleaning agents

* Lifts, clean, wet articles from washer and places them successively into wringers and dryers for measured time cycles

* Sorts dry articles according to identification

* Folds and places items in appropriate storage bin

* Folds and sorts clothes

* Hangs clothes on racks according to name and numbers

* Delivers patients laundry to designated areas

* Ensures the patients clothes are ready to wear, and any in disrepair put in proper place

* Understands functions of various soaps and bleaches

* Follows precautions as stated on SDS for all chemicals used

* Washes and dries clothes and linens

* Keeps equipment clean and follows cleaning schedules

* Sweeps and mops laundry area

* Reports any needed repairs to maintenance department

* Operates large equipment (Washers, dryers, etc.)

* Cleans lint traps/filters according to established schedules

* Handling of soiled laundry items

* Sorts and folds various laundry items (blankets, sheets, towels etc.)

* Cleans and disinfects linen carts as required

* Empties washers and dryers as requested/necessary

* Operates water, gas, and electric cutoff switches and valves

* Stain removal

ESSENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

* Participate in Nursing Center surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.

* Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast on changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.

* Attend and participate in mandatory in-services.

* Honor patients rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.

* Comply with Corporate Compliance Program.

* Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.

* Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.

* Follow established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment.

* Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.

* Comply with all Privacy and Security programs.

ESSENTIAL GENERAL FUNCTIONS

* Attendance

* Punctuality

* Professional Appearance

* Communicates well with patients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to family/visitors/patients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.