Laundry Aide - Fulltime

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harli; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harlingen is seeking a Laundry Aide for full-time, flex shift in Harlingen, TX. The role supports daily laundry operations to ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary facility and helps maintain an adequate linen supply for residents.

The position requires following safety protocols, coordinating with nursing staff, and upholding resident confidentiality. Training and PPE are provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Maintain sanitation, safety, and appearance of laundry areas.
• Follow written and oral instructions for cleaning compounds and procedures.
• Lift/move up to 25 lbs to 5 ft and carry up to 50 ft.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily laundry duties per facility policies to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Report accidents/incidents to supervisor.
• Coordinate daily laundry with nursing when resident areas are serviced.
• Follow fire safety policies and use PPE when handling chemicals.
• Keep laundry areas, carts, and equipment clean and stored properly.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.

Skills

Sanitation

Safety compliance

Follow instructions

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Harlingen, TX 78550

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Flex

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