Laundry Aide bei Plymouth Place

Description

Laundry Aide - Full-time

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. - 2:30 pm. every other weekend

Job Summary: Pick-up and deliver personal laundry to residents in main building and health care center. Sort soiled and contaminated laundry and linens from the health care center. Wash, dry, fold, and iron personal laundry and linens.

 
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Employee will apply skills to ensure Person Centered Care as exhibited through our Pillars of Excellence:

PEOPLE

STEWARDSHIP

SERVICE

QUALITY

GROWTH

· Pick-up, sort, launder and deliver buildings linens to designated areas in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and in a timely manner.

· Identify personal laundry. Record billable items, wash, dry, fold, iron personal laundry and deliver to residents in a timely manner.

· Place personal soiled laundry in washing machines with neutralizer solution to pre-condition laundry prior to washing.

· Operate commercial and residential washing machines at capacity, to maximize efficiency of equipment and chemicals, in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and accepted industry standards.

· Operate flat iron press and/or hand irons in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and accepted industry standards.

· Maintain inventory of all towels and linens, report any shortages or damage to department supervisor immediately.

· Check and clean all drains to insure proper drainage from the equipment.

· Check and clean all dryers to insure proper airflow and safe and efficient operation of the equipment.

· Clean / wash dryer and washing machine surfaces daily.

· Clean / disinfect soiled linen sorting table surfaces and sorting bins daily.

· Clean / disinfect clean linen folding surfaces daily.

· Sweep / mop laundry room floors daily.

· Demonstrate knowledge and ability to perform Janitor and Housekeeper position as directed by departmental supervisor.

· Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all Plymouth Place policies and procedures.

· Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

· Attends in-service and education programs.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.
• Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities to be completed as assigned.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Minimum one-year experience recommended

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Familiarity with cleaning detergents and laundering equipment.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, families, and employees.