Laundry Aide (86568)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services at Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wharton, TX is seeking a Laundry Aide to support daily laundry operations and ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary facility for residents. The role reports to the Administrator/Housekeeping Supervisor and emphasizes adherence to standards and regulations.

Responsibilities include following schedules, reporting incidents, coordinating with nursing staff, observing fire safety, using protective equipment, and

Qualifications

• Must maintain sanitation and safety in laundry areas.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning cleaning chemicals.
• Should be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift up to 25 pounds and reach 5 feet.

Responsibilities

• Follow established work/cleaning schedules.
• Report all accidents/incidents to supervisor.
• Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services when performing routine assignments.
• Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.
• Wear and use safety equipment when lifting or moving heavy objects.
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary work areas and proper storage of equipment.

Skills

Physical stamina

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Wharton, TX 77488Position 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.