Laundry Aide - Fulltime (86647)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time position in the Laundry Department at Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The primary responsibility is to perform daily laundry activities while ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate will follow established schedules, coordinate services with nursing staff, and maintain a supply of clean linens to meet resident needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain care and use of supplies and equipment.
• Capability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to push, pull, move, and lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day activities in the Laundry Department.
• Follow established cleaning schedules and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Following instructions

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Beaumont, TX 77706

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Flex

Job Description

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