Part Time Laundry Aide

Riverside Health & Rehabilitation; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverside Health & Rehabilitation in Missoula, MT is seeking a part-time Laundry Assistant to support our skilled nursing community. This weekend-focused role performs daily laundry tasks, sorts, washes, folds, and distributes linen while maintaining safety and cleanliness in accordance with facility guidelines.

The position requires the ability to follow procedures, work well with residents and staff, and to operate within a team dedicated to Platinum Service®.

Qualifications

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with residents, families and staff.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.
• Knowledge/proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily laundry functions as assigned.
• Sort and wash soiled laundry, linen and garments.
• Fold, stack, and distribute clean laundry and linen.
• Follow safety precautions when handling chemicals and equipment.
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary work areas.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Effective communication

Tactful interaction

Safety awareness

Education

Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Facility & Building Operations Weekend $17+ DOE

Wage

$17+ DOE

Term

Part-time

Onsite

Community Information

Riverside Health & Rehabilitation, a 72-bed skilled nursing community, has served the Missoula community since 1988. Here, team members serve a range of lifestyles and care levels, including rehabilitation and long-term care. We take pride in delivering Platinum Service® , our commitment to put residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and come see why our team members consistently place Riverside Health & Rehabilitation above other communities as a great place to work.

Enjoy the total rewards of competitive pay plus benefits centered on you while performing meaningful work.

The Laundry Assistant plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community, and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to perform the daily 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 Executive Director and/or the Director of Housekeeping, 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.

Essential Job Functions

Laundry Services

• Perform daily laundry functions and tasks assigned in accordance with established laundry procedures
• Sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and separate those items that require special stain removal/treatment.
• Sort, count, and wash soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., in accordance with established procedures.
• Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry and linen and store in appropriate locations.
• Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
• Coordinate daily laundry services with other services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
• Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.
• Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions when necessary.
• Dispose of refuse and personal protective equipment in accordance with our sanitation procedures.
• Ensure that an adequate supply of laundry/linen supplies to perform daily tasks is maintained in specified areas.
• Clean floors, including sweeping, dusting, and damp/wet mopping. Ensure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skills

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
• Knowledge/proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any direct reports or supervisory requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements - The Physical activities of this position involve:

• Must be able to lift xx pounds at times
• Alternating between standing and sitting

Cognitive Requirements

Cognitive Requirements - The Cognitive activities with or without prosthetics of this position are:

• Executes tasks independently
• Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively

Environmental Requirements

Environmental Requirements - An individual in this position may be exposed to:

• Ambient room temperatures and lighting

Other Requirements

Other Requirements -

• n/a

Platinum Service ® is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a competent, timely, and caring way. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service® program.

Conclusion

All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals, and with your supervisor. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position, and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Acknowledgement

I understand this job description and its requirements, and that I am expected to complete all job-related duties as assigned. I understand the essential functions may be altered from time to time.

By signing below, I acknowledge that I am able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. If I require reasonable accommodation, I will inform the recruiter/hiring manager, my manager, or Human Resources and agree to participate in the interactive process to discuss possible accommodations.

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, national origin or other protected statuses.

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