LAUNDRY AIDE DRIVER FULL TIME

Shady Lawn; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Shady Lawn is seeking a Laundry Aide Driver to perform daily laundry and driver duties, with tasks directed by your supervisor. The role involves coordinating laundry pickup/delivery, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting resident living areas.

You must read, write and understand English, have a valid driver’s license, and be able to work flexible hours, including weekends. On-the-job training is provided; safety and infection control are important in this role.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum 10th grade education.
• Experience: None required; on‑the‑job training provided.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily laundry pickup/delivery with nursing when performing routine assignments.
• Perform day-to-day laundry driver duties including delivery and pickup.
• Follow established laundry procedures for sorting, labeling, and distributing clean laundry.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary laundry area.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as directed.

Skills

English literacy

Valid driver\'s license

Independent decision making

Tactful communication

Education

10th grade education

Job description

JOBSUMMARY:

Theprimary purpose of the Laundry Aide Driver position is to perform theday-to‑day activities of the Laundry Department Driver and other duties, asdirected by your supervisor.

JOBDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

AdministrativeFunctions

• Ensure thatwork/delivery/pickup/cleaning schedules are followed as closely aspractical.
• Assist in coordinatingdaily laundry pickup/delivery services with nursing when performingroutine assignments in resident living areas.
• Attend department andstaff meetings as directed.
• File complaints/grievanceswith your supervisor.
• Turn in all lost and foundarticles to your supervisor.
• Maintain a lost and foundarea in the laundry department.

LaundryServices Functions

• Perform day-to-day laundrydriver functions including delivery and pickup of linen as assigned.
• Load and unload laundryitems to and from laundry truck.
• Perform specific tasksaccording to daily work assignments.
• Perform assigned tasksaccording to established laundry procedures.
• Collect, sort, countand/or weigh soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc. and place inappropriate containers or designated areas as assigned.
• Separate items thatrequire special stain removal/treatment.
• Fold, count, stack, hang,label and distribute clean laundry to residents daily or as instructed.
• During emergencyconditions, assure that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., aredistributed to designated areas as instructed.
• Clean floors, includingsweeping, dusting, and mopping as requested.
• Keep laundry area cleanand sanitary.
• Remove dust, dirt, grease,etc. from equipment and/or floor surfaces as necessary.
• Discard waste/trash intoproper containers and reline receptacle with plastic liner.
• Replace laundry chemicalsand perform minor maintenance repairs to equipment as assigned.

StaffDevelopment Functions

• Participate in departmentprojects as directed.
• Attend in-service programsand on-the-job training classes as directed.
• Attend annual OSHA and CDCin-service programs for hazard communication, TB management and bloodborne pathogens standards.

Safetyand Sanitation Functions

• Follow established firesafety policies and procedures.
• Follow established safetyprecautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
• Use safe driving practicesat all times when operating the facility vehicle.
• Do not operate thefacility vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs orany prescribed medication that may create impairment or result in ahazardous condition.
• Report any vehiclemalfunctions to your supervisor immediately.
• Wear and/or use safetyequipment and supplies when lifting or moving heavy objects.
• Ensure that assigned workareas are kept in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Keep work areas free ofhazardous objects, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
• Follow proper techniqueswhen mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used in the work area.Always refer to MSDSs when necessary.
• Follow establishedprocedures for product labeling and MSDSs.
• Report all hazardousconditions or equipment to your supervisor.
• Report any and allaccidents/incidents to your supervisor during the shift in which theyoccur.
• Ensure that establishedinfection control and universal precautions are followed.
• Use appropriate personalprotective clothing and equipment when handling infectious materials.
• Discard sharps intodesignated container.
• Follow established handwashing procedures.
• Dispose of refuse dailyaccording to proper sanitation procedures.
• Coordinate isolationprocedures with nursing services.
• Participate in in-servicetraining prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposureto blood, body fluids or hazardous chemicals.

Equipmentand Supply Functions

• Ensure that an adequatesupply of laundry products is maintained to meet the daily needs of theresidents.
• Keep supervisor informedof supply needs.
• Report all broken ormalfunctioning equipment to your supervisor.
• Ensure that the facilitydelivery vehicle is maintained in clean and proper working order
• Ensure that equipment iscleaned and properly stored at the end of your shift.

ResidentRights Responsibilities

• Maintain theconfidentially of all resident information.
• Knock before entering aresident’s room.
• Honor resident’s personaland property rights.
• Report all allegations ofresident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.
• Inform resident when it isnecessary to move his/her personal possessions.
• Report resident complaintsof missing or mislabeled property to your supervisor.

WorkingConditions

• Works primarily in thelaundry area as well as driving laundry truck to deliver and pickup linenat both Vicksburg facilities.
• Loads and unloads laundryinto and out of laundry truck
• Moves intermittentlyduring work hours.
• Is subject to frequentinterruptions and may need to reschedule laundry activities.
• Is involved withresidents, personnel, visitors, government agency personnel, etc. underall conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile andemotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors.
• Communicates with otherlaundry personnel, nursing personnel and other department personnel.
• Works beyond normalworking hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions,temporarily, when necessary.
• Is subject to callbackduring emergency conditions.
• May be required to work onshifts other than the one for which hired.
• Attends and participatesin continuing education programs.
• Is subject to injury fromfalls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as wellas to reactions from dust, plastics, synthetics, disinfectants, tobaccosmoke, and other potential contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure toinfectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including TB and the AIDS andHepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to thehandling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

JOBREQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Must possess a minimum, a tenth (10th) gradeeducation.

Experience

• None required. On‑job training provided.

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license without any restrictions.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions and accept constructive feedback.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, familymembers, visitors, government agency personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, a positive attitude and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing laundry practices.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing ofcleaning compounds, liquids, disinfecting solutions, etc.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

(With or without the aid of mechanical devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughoutthe workday
• Must be able to see and hear or use prostheticsthat will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that therequirements of this position can be fully met
• Must be able to speak and write the Englishlanguage in an understandable manner
• Must function independently, and haveflexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively withothers
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift aminimum of 5 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to push,pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum of 3 feet
• Sitting: 5-6 hours per 8-hourwork shift. Alternates frequently to standing or walking
• Standing: lessthan 1 hour per 8-hour work shift. Alternates frequently to sittingwalking
• Walking: lessthan 1 hour per 8-hour work shift.Alternates frequently to standing and sitting
• Lifting: 1-10 lbs. Continuously

• Carrying: 1-10lbs. Continuously

11-20lbs. Rarely

21-35lbs. Rarely

36-50lbs. Rarely

 >50lbs. Rarely

• Pushing: Rarely
• Bending: Occasionally
• Squatting: Rarely
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Crawling: Rarely
• Climbing: Rarely
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Grasping: Frequently
• Fine Manipulation: Continuously

(Frequency: Never=0%; Rarely=1-10%; Occasionally=11=33%;Frequently = 34-66%; Continuously = 67%+)

We are an Equal EmploymentOpportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status,or any other characteristic protected by law.

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