Laundry Aide

Wharton-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Center; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Center in Wharton, TX is seeking a laundry aide to perform day-to-day laundry department activities following federal, state, and local standards. You will ensure a steady supply of clean linen for residents while cooperating with nursing staff.

This role requires following chemical handling procedures, using PPE, maintaining a safe, sanitary work area, reporting incidents, and keeping equipment clean and stored.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety procedures in a healthcare laundry setting.
• Familiarity with MSDS and chemical handling.
• Ability to lift and move items up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work with nursing staff to coordinate services.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day laundry department activities following established procedures.
• Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing staff.
• Maintain clean and safe linen supply areas.
• Report accidents/incidents to supervisor.
• Use PPE and follow MSDS guidance when handling chemicals.
• Assist with fire safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Push/pull/carry up to 25 pounds as needed.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned and stored properly.

Skills

Safety procedures

MSDS awareness

Lifting 25 pounds

Team coordination

Job 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.Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor.Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanicallifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. (e.g., dryer lint traps)Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used in the work area. Refer to material safety data sheets (MSDSs) when necessary.Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials.Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.Keep work area(s) free of hazardous conditions, i.e., spills, excess laundry carts, baskets, supplies, equipment, etc.Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary/directed.Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established laundry procedures.During emergency conditions, assure that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., are distributed to designated areas as instructed.Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of laundry areas, for sanitation, order, and safety.Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instructions, etc.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