Housekeeping Assistant

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HealthCare, Charleston is seeking a dedicated employee for laundry and housekeeping duties. This role focuses on maintaining the cleanliness of patient rooms and handling laundry, ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for patients and staff.

You will report directly to various supervisors and are expected to manage both laundry and cleaning tasks effectively while adhering to established procedures. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting and requires physical capability to perform the duties outlined.

Join our team where your efforts contribute to the well-being and comfort of our patients.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand Standard English.
• Competence in operating standard and commercial laundry machinery.
• Ability to follow instructions effectively.
• Capacity to deal tactfully with others.

Responsibilities

• Gather dirty laundry as instructed.
• Load and prepare linens for washing.
• Maintain cleanliness in laundry and patient areas.
• Follow up on equipment problems and report them.
• Follow proper procedures when using cleaning chemicals.

Skills

Reading Standard English

Operating laundry machinery

Following instructions

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Purpose

This position is responsible for the cleanliness of the patient rooms, patient areas and hallways. This position is also responsible for sorting out dirty laundry, loading and unloading washing machine and dryer and folding center linens.

Responsible To

Laundry Supervisor, Housekeeping Supervisor

Qualifications

• Must be able to read Standard English.
• Must be able to operate standard and commercial laundry machinery.
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions.
• Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with patients, families, fellow employees and visitors.

Physical Demands

• Able to be on feet 7-8 hours a day
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend, and climb
• Able to lift 20 to 25 pounds frequently
• Able to lift 50 to 75 pounds occasionally
• Able to move heavy (75 to 100 pound) furniture occasionally
• Able to see, hear and communicate adequately to complete job duties and responsibility
• Able to work with standard cleaning chemicals
• Able to pull and push wet laundry (50 – 75 pounds) from washing machine.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Report to laundry at the assigned time and gather dirty laundry as instructed.
• Load washers with dirty linens and prepare linen for morning change.
• Keep dirty linen separate from clean linen at all times.
• Check water temperature of each washing machine to be sure it is at least 150°.
• Clean all lint traps in accordance with center policy or at least once per shift.
• Check levels of laundry detergents, softeners and bleach are checked and that center policy is followed for refilling.
• Keep floors, walls and equipment are kept clean.
• Remove clean laundry from washer and load dryer, making sure that clean laundry does not touch the floor.
• Operate washing machines and dryers are operated in accordance with manufacturer’s and center’s policy and procedures.
• Removed dry clothes from dryer, fold and store in accordance with center policy.
• Inform supervisor of any problems with equipment so that repairs can be made.
• Shut down all equipment in laundry in accordance with center policy when fire alarm sounds.
• Be familiar with and follow all federal, state and center policies and procedures.
• Work safely, following proper procedures when using chemical agents.
• Clean patient bathrooms including sinks, toilets, tubs and showers.
• Empty garbage cans in patient rooms, patient bathrooms, activity areas and other areas throughout the center.
• Clean patient rooms, including mopping and/or buffing floors, dusting furniture both on top and underneath.
• Clean hallways, sweeping up debris, mopping, stripping and buffing following company and center policies and procedures.
• Clean walls, furniture and equipment, as needed, to provide a clean pleasant environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Work safely, following proper procedures when using chemical agents.
• Follow established cleaning schedules.
• Other duties which may be assigned from time to time.

EOE