Laundry Aide (PER DIEM)

Masonicare; Wallingford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Laundry Aide on a per diem basis. The role involves washing and finishing linen, following daily assignments, and supporting a clean processing area.

Responsibilities include sorting, mangling finished linen, reporting equipment issues, and maintaining safety precautions. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Must read and follow instructions.
• Heavy physical effort; lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged standing and walking; mobility and dexterity.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach and crouch.

Responsibilities

• Sort, fold, shake and press items per procedures in the clean processing area.
• Assist in sorting soiled linen under direction of wash staff.
• Finish clean linen by mangling per established procedures.
• Detect and report equipment or material issues to supervisor.
• Communicate with residents/patients with empathy and tact.
• Attend meetings and inservice programs.
• Follow universal precautions and chemical safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Instruction reading

Education

Less than High School

Job description

Laundry Aide

Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT

Per diem

The Laundry Aide assists with washing and finishing functions of the laundry as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Performs tasks according to daily assignment schedule prepared by supervisor

Sort, fold, shake and press items following instructions and prescribed procedures in the clean processing area.

3. Assist in the sorting of soiled linen with the assistance and under direction of the washman or sorter.

4. Finishes clean linen by mangling following established procedures.

1. Detect and report faulty equipment, defective material or questionable matter to supervisor.

6. Communicate effectively and tactfully with residents/patients recognizing their age, needs, abilities and physical condition.

7. Attend meetings as required. Participates in inservice programs.

8. Understands and follows universal precautions and chemicals as they are used in the department.

9. Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Less than High School

Experience: On Job Training

Key Competencies: Ability to read and follow instructions. Heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs). Prolonged and extensive standing/walking. Manual dexterity and mobility. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling & crouching.

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