Laundry Aide - PRN (86882)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a PRN Laundry Worker to support Windsor Atrium in Harlingen, TX. The role involves daily laundry duties, maintaining clean and sanitary linen supply areas, and coordinating with nursing staff to meet resident needs.

Responsibilities include following schedules, wearing appropriate PPE, and reporting accidents to supervisors. Strong attention to safety and procedures is essential to uphold facility standards.

Qualifications

• Must maintain sanitation of laundry areas and supplies.
• Ability to follow written and oral cleaning instructions.
• Capable of lifting at least 25 pounds and moving items up to 50 feet.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and sanitary condition of laundry areas and equipment as directed by supervisors.
• Follow work/cleaning schedules to ensure timely service.
• Coordinate daily laundry tasks with nursing staff when working in resident areas.
• Adhere to established fire safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Physical stamina

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Windsor Atrium - Harlingen, TX 78550

Position Type: PRN

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.