Laundry-PT Days

Description

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN WESTPHALIA, MO
The Laundry Department, in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or the Director of Laundry Services, to 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.

What Makes StoneBridge Unique?

We consider being a caregiver a privilege and dedicate ourselves to both the individual needs of our residents and to each other. Here, we are more than caregivers; we are family. Employees are encouraged to develop skills related to their senior care careers and to help each other, knowing that we can do more together than we could ever do alone. We recognize and support our associates with benefits, PTO options, and employee recognition.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
• Cleans walls, ceilings, windows, mirrors, and waxed floors according to department procedures and cleaning schedules.
• Coincides daily laundry services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.
• Disposes of trash and waste, including biohazardous waste and other materials that require special handling, only in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Posts signs indicating safety hazard any time housekeeping activities pose environmental hazards to staff, residents, visitors or others in the facility.
• Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) when at risk of exposure to blood or other potentially hazardous body fluids and all other times indicated by facility policies and procedures.
• Complies with all safety instructions and procedures when using chemical substances.
• Refers to labels and Material Safety Data Sheets for instructions.
• Keeps all chemicals and cleaning supplies in their original containers.
• Asks supervisor for assistance if unsure of proper handling techniques.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Experience working in a healthcare environment in Environmental Services preferred.
• Friendly attitude and excellent communication skills required.
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff.