LAUNDRY AIDE DRIVER FULL TIME

Shady Lawn; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

GetHired, Inc. is seeking a Laundry Aide Driver in Vicksburg, MS. The role focuses on daily laundry operations, delivering and picking up linen, and supporting the laundry department under supervision.

The position requires basic education, a valid driver’s license, and ability to read, write, and communicate in English. On-the-job training is provided, and flexibility to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum 10th grade education.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license without any restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day laundry driver functions including delivery and pickup of linen.
• Load and unload laundry items to and from laundry truck.
• Follow daily work assignments and laundry procedures.
• Maintain clean and sanitary laundry area.
• Follow safety procedures and wear appropriate protective equipment.
• Coordinate with nursing staff for routine pickups in resident living areas.
• Attend department meetings and training as directed.
• Report hazards or equipment malfunction to supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of laundry supplies.

Skills

English language

Driver's license

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-the-job training provided.

Specific Requirements

Mustbe able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Mustpossess a valid driver’s license without any restrictions.

Mustpossess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions andaccept constructive feedback.

Mustpossess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, familymembers, visitors, government agency personnel, and the general public.

Mustpossess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.

Musthave patience, tact, a positive attitude and enthusiasm, as well as thewillingness to handle difficult residents.

Mustbe willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporatethem into existing laundry practices.

Mustbe able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing ofcleaning compounds, liquids, disinfecting solutions, etc.

Mustnot pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in theworkplace.

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

11-20lbs. Rarely

21-35lbs. Rarely

36-50lbs. Rarely

>50lbs. Rarely

• Carrying: 1-10lbs. Continuously

11-20lbs. Rarely

21-35lbs. Rarely

• Driving: 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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