Laundry Assistant

Allurehcs; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Allurehcs in Peru, Illinois, is seeking a Laundry Assistant to ensure high standards of cleanliness and manage laundry tasks. Responsibilities include sorting, washing, and distributing clean laundry, adhering to infection control policies, and maintaining equipment. A high school diploma is required, along with the ability to read and understand instructions in English. Ideal candidates should be prepared for physical demands, including lifting up to 25 pounds and handling various tasks throughout the workday.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Capable of following safety and cleaning procedures.
• Ability to handle resident interactions appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Carry out laundry duties as directed by the Environmental Services Director.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Sort, wash, and distribute laundry to residents.

Skills

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Following written and oral instructions

Working harmoniously with others

Education

High school diploma or GED diploma

Job description

SUMMARY

Allure of Peru is currently seeking a Laundry Assistant to join our team. The primary purpose of these positions is to ensure the provision of the day‑to‑day activities of the Laundry Department, providing high quality services and high standards of cleanliness. Ensures that an adequate supply of linens on hand and performs the job in accordance with the current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carrying out all laundry duties as directed by the Environmental Services Director according to required department policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that daily work/cleaning schedules are adhered to.
• Maintaining a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene.
• Ensuring that all laundry equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition. Reports any defect to the department director.
• Practicing sensitivity to the privacy and individual needs of the residents.
• Adhering to infection control policies at all times.
• Adhering to correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Ensuring all necessary documentation is completed daily.
• Carrying out other duties as assigned by the Environmental Services Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates daily laundry services in collaboration with nursing services when performing routine assignments.
• Performs daily laundry functions as assigned.
• Ensures that an adequate supply of laundry/linen is maintained in designated areas to meet the residents' daily needs.
• Collects, sorts, and weighs soiled laundry, linen, clothing, etc. and places items in the appropriate containers or assigned areas.
• Sorts soiled laundry, linen, clothing, and separates items that need special stain removal or treatment.
• Sorts, counts, and washes soil laundry, linen, clothing, in accordance with established procedures.
• Folds, counts, stacks, hangs, and distributes clean laundry, linen, clothing, to residents daily or as instructed.
• Assures that clean laundry, linen, clothing, is distributed to designated areas during emergency conditions.
• Ensures that floors are clean, swept, dusted, and damp or wet mopped in laundry room.
• Remove any dust, dirt, grease, from equipment or floor surfaces utilizing proper cleaning or disinfecting solutions.
• Keeps work area free of hazardous conditions such as spills, excess carts, supplies, equipment.
• Reports hazardous conditions or equipment to the supervisor.
• Reports equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to the supervisor.
• Ensures equipment is clean and properly stored at the end of the shift.
• Follows proper procedures when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used in the work area.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED diploma.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfecting solutions, etc.
• Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must 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.