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.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Primary Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 10 lbs.:
  Constantly required while loading and unloading washer and dryer
• Lift 11 to 25 lbs.:
  Constantly required while loading and unloading washer and dryer
• Lift 26 to 40 lbs.:
  Frequently required when putting wet laundry in carts and then placing in dryer
• Lift over 40 lbs.: not required
• Carry up to 10 lbs.:
  Occasionally may be required to carry wet laundry from one location to another (10 to 25 feet)
• Carry 11 to 25 lbs.:
  Occasionally may be required to carry wet laundry from one location to another. (10-25 feet)
• Carry 26 to 40 lbs.:
  Occasionally may be required to carry wet laundry from one location to another. (10-25 feet)
• Carry over 40 lbs.:
  Occasionally may have to lift up to 50 lbs. of weight.
• Reach above shoulder height: 4 feet.
• Reach at shoulder height:
  Frequently required when folding laundry articles
• Reach below shoulder height:
  Occasionally may occur when loading or unloading laundry or when folding laundry articles
• Push/Pull: 20 feet.

Hand Manipulation:

• Grasping:
  Constantly grasping clothing and linens, either wet or dry.
• Handling:
  Constantly handling clothing and linens, either wet or dry.
• Fingering:
  Constantly required while folding personal items of patients
• Controls & Equipment:
  Industrial-sized washer and dryers are used. Associate is required to know how to operate equipment. May have instance to use a step ladder.

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