Laundry Aide

Deercreekseniorliving; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Laundry Staff member for our Salt Lake City senior living community. You will perform general laundry duties, distribute clean linen, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

You will follow facility policies, uphold infection control, and report to Maintenance Supervisor. Requires High School diploma, ability to lift up to 20 pounds, and basic training.

This is a non-exempt, hourly position with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Minimum 18 years old.
• Must obtain criminal history clearance and complete required training.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to CAPLICO Core Values and Code of Conduct.
• Follow HIPAA and Resident Rights policies.
• Operate laundry procedures per policy.
• Manage laundry workflow: collect, wash, dry, and distribute linens.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and infection control policies.
• Maintain daily linen usage records.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Laundry Staff

Department

Plant

Classification

Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Reports to

Maintenance Supervisor/Executive Director/Housekeeping Supervisor

Position Summary

The primary purpose of your job position is responsible for general laundry duties, distribution of clean linen and maintaining a clean work area in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, Title 22, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, and/or the Maintenance Supervisor, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the CAPLICO Core Values and Code of Conduct are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies at all times.
• Ensure that all laundry procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of Laundry Staff.
• Collects soiled linens, sort linen removing stained or damaged pieces.
• Washes and dries linens.
• Weighs each load before placing in washer and dryers.
• Keep accurate daily record of linen usage by each department.
• Removes linens from dryer and sort.
• Hangs garments that do not require pressing.
• Hand irons articles as required.
• Folds, counts and stacks linens, etc. according to policy.
• May starch designated items.
• Puts linens in carts and distributes to departments on a routine schedule.
• Fills emergency requisition for extra linens.
• Inspects linen needs and linen taken out of service, then, informs supervisor.
• Washes, dries and distributes resident’s personal clothing as directed by supervisor.
• Mends linens and resident’s personal clothing as directed by supervisor.
• Cleans equipment and work area daily as scheduled.
• Maintains infection control policies and procedures.
• Attends in-service programs and other related duties as may be necessary.
• Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

Works in well lighted/ventilated work areas. Sitting, standing, bending, lifting and moving arms constantly during working hours. Must push carts and lift medium weights stacks. Must lift laundry chemicals and supplies. Will be exposed to heat and steam. Must handle contaminated linens. Must follow established safety standards and report all violations. Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions and blood and body fluids. Subject to frequent interruptions. Attend and participate in continuing educational programs as directed. Communicates with facility and department personnel.

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Be a minimum of 18 years or age.
• Must be able to obtain criminal history clearance.
• Must comply with all training requirements.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of housekeeping areas, must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing housekeeping practices.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfecting solutions, etc.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional carrying of cleaning supplies.
• Requires frequent pushing and pulling of linen carts.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Must possess, as a minimum, a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must possess current First Aid Certification.
• Must complete 10 hours of training within the first 30 days of employment, including DOJ Elder Abuse Training, and 4 hours of annual continuing education; 6 hours of Dementia training within 30 days of employment, and 8 hours of annual continuing education.

Experience

• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

This vibrant senior living community is conveniently nestled in the heart of downtown, serving Salt Lake City and surrounding communities. With charming private apartments, a bustling social calendar, and varying levels of just-right support (Assisted Living, and Memory Care), our community members “live it up!” on their terms.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.