LAUNDRY AIDE

Regency Integrated Health Services; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare facility, where your role in the Laundry Department is vital to maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents. This position involves following established cleaning schedules, ensuring the proper handling of laundry supplies, and adhering to safety protocols. You'll play a crucial part in supporting the daily operations of the facility, ensuring that all linens and garments are handled with care and distributed efficiently. If you are detail-oriented and committed to upholding high standards of cleanliness and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety in laundry areas.
• Capable of following both written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily laundry activities in compliance with regulations.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of work areas and equipment.

Skills

Sanitation and cleanliness

Following instructions

Heavy lifting

Tools

Personal protective equipment

Laundry equipment

Job description

Job Location: Laredo West Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Laredo, 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.

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.