Laundry Associate - Social Row

General Description:

The primary purpose of your job position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Laundry Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, as may be directed by the Administrator and/or the Director of Housekeeping/Laundry Services. You will assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner and that an adequate supply of linen is on hand at all times to meet the needs of the residents.
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the worker is similar, related or is an essential function of the position.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure that an adequate supply of laundry/linen supplies is maintained in laundry/linen closets to meet the daily needs of the residents.
• Sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and separate those items that require special stain removal/ treatment.
• Sort, count and wash soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., to residents daily.
• Fold, count, stack, hang and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., to residents daily.
• Keep walls, ceilings and floors clean by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing.
• Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from equipment, using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.
• Turn in all found articles to your supervisors.

Specifications:

• Must possess competency in the areas of laundry and housekeeping, as well as time management.
• Must be self-motivated, punctual and have the ability to associate with all personnel of the facility. Must be able to push, pull and move a minimum of 20 pounds a minimum height of 10 feet and be able to carry such a weight a minimum distance.