LAUNDRY AIDE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the facility’s philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives.
• Sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc. and place in appropriate containers or assigned areas in the laundry room.
• Sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc. and separate those items that require special stain removal/treatment.
• Wash and dry soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc. and run according to established procedures.
• Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc. to residents daily, and/or as instructed.
• Clean laundry room floors, to include sweeping, and damp/wet mopping.
• Clean walls and ceilings of laundry rooms by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing.
• Remove dirt, dust, lint, grease, film, etc. from equipment and floor surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
• During emergency conditions, assure that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc. are distributed to designated areas as instructed.
• Turn in all unidentified laundry, linen, garments, etc. to the supervisor.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers in accordance with established sanitation procedures and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.
• Assure that work/assignment areas are clean and free of hazardous conditions, i.e. spills, excess laundry carts, baskets, supplies, etc. and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored while working, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day.
• Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained when performing laundry procedures.
• Use protective clothing/devices when performing tasks that involve the handling of infectious garments and linen and/or blood/body fluids.
• Cook up daily laundry services with the nursing staff when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment or supplies.
• Assure that equipment is cleaned and prepared for the next shift.
• Report all equipment malfunctions and breakdowns to the supervisor as soon as possible and keep the supervisor informed of supply needs and equipment needing replacement.
• Assure that work/cleaning schedules are followed.
• Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the supervisor.
• Report all accidents/incidents to the supervisor.
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident information and honor his/her personal and property rights.
• Attend housekeeping/laundry department meetings as directed.
• Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs as scheduled or as directed.
• Turn in Days Off and payroll special request forms, supply sheets, and annual medical examinations in a timely fashion.
• Follow established fire, disaster, and evacuation policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th grade education.
• Must demonstrate the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must demonstrate the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of the laundry area and equipment for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.