LAUNDRY AIDE (77291)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is looking for a dedicated individual to perform the daily activities in the Laundry Department at Town and Country Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boerne, TX. The role includes ensuring cleanliness and safety in laundry operations, and coordinating with nursing services to meet residents' needs.

Candidates must be able to follow strict safety protocols, lift and move items as required, and maintain the confidentiality of resident information. This is a PRN position, offering flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must maintain sanitation, order, and safety in laundry areas.
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Capable of lifting at least 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily activities of the Laundry Department to ensure cleanliness.
• Coordinate laundry services with nursing staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.

Skills

Cleaning and sanitation techniques

Ability to follow instructions

Physical stamina for lifting and moving

Job description

Job Overview

Job Details: Town and Country Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Boerne, TX 78006Position Type: PRN

Responsibilities

• 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, mechanical lifts, 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.

Requirements

• Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of laundry areas, for sanitation, order, and safety.
• Follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instructions, etc.
• 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.