LAUNDRY PERSONNEL Double Weekends

Southwest-Ltc; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Homestead of Denison is seeking a Laundry Team Member to support our compassionate care team. You will wash, dry, fold, and distribute laundry and linens while maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment in line with state and federal guidelines.

You’ll also assist with housekeeping tasks, cross-train for resident room cleaning, restock supplies, and coordinate with maintenance and nursing staff to uphold infection prevention standards and high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow safety, infection control and PPE guidelines.
• On-the-job training provided; no prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Wash, dry, fold and distribute laundry and linens.
• Maintain clean, safe and orderly laundry and related areas.
• Cross-train in housekeeping tasks for resident rooms and common areas.
• Restock supplies and coordinate with maintenance and nursing staff to ensure safety and infection prevention standards.
• Follow schedules and communicate effectively with supervisors and departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Professional demeanor

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laundry equipment operation

Job description

Join Our Compassionate & Dedicated Team!Strategy | Focus | PurposeOur Care Teams are True Caregivers. They serve Patients with Dedication and Compassion and are the Heart of our Patients’ Care and Recovery. Whether providing direct care or operational support, The Homestead of Denison seeks people who share our Commitment to providing Exceptional Care to our Patients and Residents. Our Patients are our Purpose and Motivation and we invite you to join our Team!We are looking for Laundry Team Members who are professional, have an optimistic demeanor, communicates well and work in a friendly and energetic manner. Achieves day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping & 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 Supervisor. Responsible for facility maintenance to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment.Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly environment throughout the facility.Laundry ResponsibilitiesCollect, sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute laundry and linens according to state and facility requirementsProperly handle soiled and isolation laundry | Complete stain treatment as neededMaintain cleanliness of laundry equipment and work areasHousekeeping Responsibilities (Cross Training)Complete routine and emergency cleaning of resident rooms, offices, restrooms, common areas, entrances, and outdoor spacesClean and disinfect floors, fixtures, furnishings, windows, vents, and horizontal surfacesComplete floor and carpet care, including stripping, waxing, and machine cleaning as assignedRestock supplies (soap, paper goods, cleaning products) and properly store equipmentPrepare rooms for new admissions, transfers, and discharges, including terminal and isolation cleaningCoordinate with maintenance and nursing staff to ensure cleanliness, safety, and infection prevention standardsSafety Compliance & Resident RightsFollow all safety, sanitation, infection control, and PPE proceduresMaintain resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality (HIPAA)Report accidents, hazards, missing property, equipment issues, or policy concerns promptlyAdministrative & Team ResponsibilitiesFollow assigned schedules and work assignmentsCommunicate effectively with supervisors and departmentsParticipate in required training, meetings, and in-service educationEducationPreferred | High School Diploma or EquivalentExperience | Skills | KnowledgeNone Required | On Job Training ProvidedSchedule | HoursMonday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM | FulltimeSpecific RequirementsAbility to make independent decisions, to follow instructions and to accept constructive criticismInteract tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general publicMaintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc. and maintain the appearance of laundry areas, for sanitation, order, and safetyWork harmoniously with other personnel as well as being able to handle residents based on the maturity level which they are currently functioningSeek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing laundry practicesFollow written and verbal instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instructions, etc.Not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplacePhysical | Sensory RequirementsAble to move intermittently throughout the workdayBe able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the positionUtilize sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully metFunction independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnelAble to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facilityAble 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 feetMay be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situationsPriority Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws.Our Management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.