Laundry Aide (86052)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Duval in Austin, TX is seeking a full-time Laundry Attendant. The role maintains laundry operations, ensures supplies and linen are available, and supports resident care by distributing clean items as directed.

The position requires following safety guidelines, proper handling of cleaning chemicals, and collaboration with nursing staff to meet residents' needs. This role is essential for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary facility.

Qualifications

• Must maintain sanitation and safety of laundry areas.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions concerning cleaning chemicals and procedures.
• Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and over a distance of 50 feet.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily laundry procedures and schedules.
• Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing staff when working in resident living areas.
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary laundry areas and equipment; report any hazards or spills.
• Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.
• Wear appropriate protective equipment when handling chemicals or infectious materials.
• Keep supervisor informed of supply needs and restock as required.
• Ensure that equipment is cleaned and stored properly at end of shift.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Duval - Austin, TX 78727

Position Type: Full Time

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, 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