LAUNDRY AIDE

Regency Integrated Health Services; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laundry Department staff member to ensure the cleanliness and safety of linens and laundry services. This role involves following safety protocols, maintaining equipment, and ensuring that all laundry tasks are performed efficiently. You will work closely with nursing services to meet the needs of residents while adhering to all regulations and guidelines. If you are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow safety and sanitation procedures.
• Capable of lifting and moving heavy items as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily laundry activities while ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Coordinate laundry services with nursing staff and maintain supply levels.

Skills

Sanitation Practices

Chemical Handling

Safety Procedures

Physical Stamina

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment

Laundry Equipment

Job description

Job Location: Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Brownsville, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

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, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or the Housekeeping Supervisor, 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.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
2. Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor.
3. Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.
4. Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.
5. Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.
6. Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner (e.g., dryer lint traps).
7. Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used in the work area. Refer to material safety data sheets (MSDSs) when necessary.
8. Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials.
9. Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.
10. Keep work area(s) free of hazardous conditions, i.e., spills, excess laundry carts, baskets, supplies, equipment, etc.
11. Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary/directed.
12. Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
13. Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established laundry procedures.
14. During emergency conditions, assure that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., are distributed to designated areas as instructed.
15. Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.

Qualifications:

1. Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of laundry areas, for sanitation, order, and safety.
2. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instructions, etc.
3. Should be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet