Weekend Laundry Aide

Pecos River Healthcare LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Crest Rapid Recovery is seeking a dedicated Laundry Department Associate to perform daily laundry duties, maintain cleanliness, and support residents with timely linen services. You will follow safety guidelines, handle soiled and clean textiles, and operate laundry equipment as directed.

The role requires standing for long periods and lifting, with emphasis on accuracy, hygiene, and teamwork in a healthcare setting. On-site, full-time position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare laundry preferred.
• Ability to lift items up to 30 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Follows safety policies and uses PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and assures compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
• File complaints/grievances with your supervisor.
• Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.
• Wear and/or use safety equipment when lifting or moving heavy objects.
• Keep work areas free of hazards and follow MSDS guidelines.
• Operate laundry equipment and ensure proper storage of laundry items.
• Sort, wash, press/iron, and distribute clean laundry to residents daily.
• Transport laundry, linen, garments, etc., including pushing a cart >30 pounds.
• Clean floors and maintain walls/ceilings in common areas.
• Ensure residents' rights and maintain dignity and privacy.

Skills

Laundry operation

Safety procedures

Heavy lifting

Tools

Mechanical lifts

Job description

Eagle Crest Rapid Recovery

Come join our team and start making a difference!

POSITION SUMMARY

: 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 comfortable manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adheres to and assures compliance with Code of Conduct, facility policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. This includes, but is not limited to, Department of Health, Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, and other applicable regulatory agencies.

• File complaints/grievances with your supervisor.
• 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. Objects may exceed 30 pounds.
• Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
• Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used in the work area. Refer to material safety data sheets (MSDSs) when necessary.
• Follow established policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials.
• Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
• Other(s) that may become necessary/appropriate to assure that our laundry department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Ensure that an adequate supply of laundry/linen supplies is maintained in laundry/linen closets to meet the daily needs of the residents.
• Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
• Collect, sort, and weigh soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc. and place in appropriate containers or assigned areas. Laundry items may exceed 30 pounds.
• 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.
• Press/iron garments as instructed. This requires standing until ironing is finished.
• Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., to residents daily and/or as instructed.
• Transportation of laundry, linen, garments, etc. includes, but is not limited to, pushing a cart that may exceed 30 pounds.
• Clean floors, including sweeping, dusting, and damp/wet mopping. (NOTE: Assure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.)
• Keep walls and ceilings clean by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.
• Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from equipment or floor surfaces, using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.

• Assure that the residents' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are well established and maintained at all times.
• Knock before entering a resident's room.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

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Benefits eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.

Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.

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