Housekeeper​/Laundry Aide

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Full Time Goshen Healthcare Community, Torrington, WY, US

3 days ago Requisition

Position Summary:

Keeps assigned area clean by following procedures necessary to maintain a sanitary and aseptic environment for the residents and staff.

Essential Functions:

1. Carefully follow the cleaning schedule for each area assigned and complete assignments in a timely manner.

2.Follow all cleaning procedures as directed and trained.

3.Maintain neat and clean work cart and other equipment.

4.Mixes chemicals safely and properly, and understands Manufacturer's Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

5.Sanitizes beds upon discharge, or as required, including wheels, side rails and mattresses.

6.Dusts horizontal surfaces of vacated areas.

7.Empties waste receptacles.

9.Cleans restrooms according to procedures.

10. Cleans walls, window sills and windows as needed or as scheduled.

11.Dry mops and wet mops tile floor areas as assigned.

12. V acuums carpeted areas.

13. Assists in clean up of emergency spills observed or upon request.

14.Assist residents with feeding of meals if necessary, if trained.

15. Cross-trained and assists in other areas of the department as assigned.

16. Record refrigerator temps in resident rooms and clean.

17. Remove privacy curtains and have laundry clean.

18. Wash wheelchairs.

19. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs all duties in a professional manner.

2. Regular communication with team leader and environmental services director.

3. Performs work in an efficient, accurate and timely manner.

4. As an effective member of the facility staff team, fosters cooperation and teamwork.

5. Abides by all facility rules and regulations.

6. Is respectful of the rights of all residents and provide services which will keep residents free from mistreatment.

7. Notifies supervisor of questionable resident care or mistreatment.

8. Keeps resident, facility, professional and personal matters confidential (includes own salary).

9. Is able to work outside of normal working hours as necessary.

10. Maintains a neat appearance and pleasant personality and demeanor.

11. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and management.

Performs necessary functions for the upkeep and maintenance of residents clothing.

Essential Functions:

• Loads and unloads washers and dryers.
• Sort, wash, dry, fold and iron linens and residents' clothing.
• Operates ironers, folders and presses as required.
• Discards linens and maintains records.
• Keep manager informed of linen needs.
• Deliver clean linen and residents' clothing to rooms; stock linen closets and carts for nursing units and return linen barrels to the laundry.
• Discard stained, torn or otherwise unacceptable linen.
• Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary work area.
• Perform equipment cleaning such as removing detergent build-up in washers and cleaning lint traps in dryers.
• Assist residents with feeding of meals if necessary.
• Put resident names on boards an erase when discharged.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs all duties in a professional manner.

2. Regular communication with team leader and environmental services director.

3. Performs work in an efficient, accurate and timely manner.

4. As an effective member of the facility staff team, fosters cooperation and teamwork.

5. Abides by all facility rules and regulations.

6. Is respectful of the rights of all residents and provide services which will keep residents free

from mistreatment.

7. Notifies supervisor of questionable resident care or mistreatment.

8. Keeps resident, facility, professional and personal matters confidential (includes own salary).

9. Is able to work outside of normal working hours as necessary.

10. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and

management.

Qualifications/

Education:

• Must be able to speak/read/write in English.
• Six months of laundry experience or the ability to be trained.
• Must be able to learn the operation of washing machines, dryers, and associated equipment.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Ability to take instruction and constructive criticism and manage own time effectively.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Able to tolerate standing and walking throughout the day.
• Able to tolerate frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling, occasional kneeling,…