Laundry Aide (87748)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services at Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Austin, TX seeks a dedicated Laundry Attendant to ensure a steady supply of clean linen for residents, following facility procedures and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include following schedules, coordinating with nursing staff, reporting incidents, and maintaining clean and safe work areas. The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and teamwork to support resident care.

Qualifications

• Must maintain sanitation, order and safety in laundry areas.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions for cleaning chemicals.
• Able to lift at least 25 pounds to 5 feet and carry 50 feet.

Responsibilities

• Follow laundry schedules and assist with daily linen service.
• Coordinate daily laundry with nursing services when performing tasks in resident areas.
• Report accidents/incidents to supervisor.
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary work areas and storage (e.g., carts, linen, equipment).
• Clean and store equipment and supplies properly at end of shift.
• Follow fire safety policies and MSDS guidelines when mixing chemicals.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center - Austin, TX 78722Position Type: Full TimeThe 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.

• QualificationsMust 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