Laundry Aide/Hskp

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the close direction of the Director and/or Supervisor is responsible to perform to perform laundering duties in an efficient manner.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS

• Handle and sort soiled linen and personal clothing.

• Load and operate washers and dryers in accordance with specific

• operating instructions.

• Follow specialized sanitation procedures to avoid contamination of

• clean linen.

• Fold and/or hang clean linen and personal clothing in accordance

• with the Supervisor's instructions.

• Transport and deliver clean linen and personal clothing to floors

• and residents’ rooms.

• Clean and sanitize work area daily including machines, work tables

• and sorting area.

• Maintain laundry machines and carts in a aseptic condition.

• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity & the ability to work effectively with residents, family members, personnel & support agencies.

• Is courteous with residents, co-workers and visitors.

• Maintains resident & employee confidentiality. Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA laws.

• Demonstrates ability to work with others.

• Demonstrates flexibility in assignment to fill facility’s needs.

• Arrives for work on time as scheduled on a consistent basis. Uses time effectively.

• Adheres to departmental dress codes.

• Knows and understands policy and procedure on abuse.

• Acts in professional manner at all times.

• Knows responsibility & procedure in emergencies and demonstrates knowledge of emergency codes.

• Assume accountability for all data contained in the Employee Handbook.

• Attend and participate in in-services, workshops, seminars, etc. as directed.

• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.

• Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

• Demonstrate ability to handle stressful situations.
• Must be able to write & speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to see & hear or use prosthesis that will enable these senses to function.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, and move intermittently during working hours.
• May be exposed to hazardous ingredients in chemicals used for cleaning,
• May be exposed to infectious waste and diseases, conditions, etc.
• Ability to relate and work with the physically and emotionally challenged resident.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to speak, write, and understand the English Language. High School Diploma or equivalency.