Laundry Aide (83101)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Laundry Department staff member to manage day-to-day activities at Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Responsibilities include following cleaning schedules, coordinating with nursing services, and ensuring areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner.

The ideal candidate should be able to follow written instructions, lift up to 25 pounds, and maintain the confidentiality of resident care information. This position is PRN based.

Qualifications

• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of laundry areas.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds.
• Should be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed.
• Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor.
• Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services.
• Follow established fire safety policies.
• Wear safety equipment and supplies when lifting heavy objects.
• Maintain assigned work areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Use proper techniques when mixing chemicals.
• Keep work area free of hazardous conditions.
• Clean equipment and ensure proper storage at the end of the shift.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.

Job description

Job Information

Location: Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Bastrop - Bastrop, TX 78602
Position Type: PRN

Primary Purpose

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.