Laundry Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Laundry Aide to perform daily laundry services for patients in a post-acute care setting. You will ensure cleanliness and timely distribution of laundry while following all applicable laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires adherence to confidentiality, professional conduct, and collaboration with a diverse care team. HS diploma preferred; healthcare experience encouraged; on-site schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak English.
• Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Demonstrates integrity and professionalism; adheres to Code of Conduct and compliance training.]
• Follows Life Care policies including harassment and compliance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day laundry tasks: collect, sort, iron, fold, stack, hang and distribute items.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in patient evacuation when needed.
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team using good judgment and communication.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk and reach as required.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

Independent decision making

Regulatory knowledge

Professionalism/Integrity

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary
The Laundry Aide performs day to day laundry services ensuring patients' laundry needs are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Prior health care experience preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Perform day to day laundry functions including: collecting, sorting, ironing, folding, stacking, hanging, and distributing
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer