Laundry Aide - Fulltime (86451)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Harlingen, TX is seeking a dedicated Laundry Aide to support the Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harlingen. This full-time role focuses on daily laundry operations to ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary environment and an adequate linen supply for residents.

The role requires following schedules, reporting incidents, coordinating with nursing staff, and using proper safety practices and equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning cleaning procedures.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and carry such weight up to 50 feet.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day activities of the Laundry Department to ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary facility.
• Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services for residents.
• Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.
• Wear appropriate safety equipment and use chemicals per MSDS guidelines.
• Keep assigned work areas clean and organized, properly store equipment, and report supply needs.

Skills

Follow written instructions

Lift 25 pounds

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harlingen - 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