Environmental Services - Laundry Assistant

Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries is a distinctively Christian Not-for-Profit Ministry called to joyfully serve in a Christlike manner by educating, advocating, and caring for the aging for the glory of God.

Expectations of All Employees:

• Information: Personnel file is current and updated as needed; including but not limited to, credentialing certificates and licensure, formal academic and continuing education attainment, current phone number, email and physical address, and Covid-19 vaccine documentation.
• Ministry Faithfulness: Demonstrates faithfulness in personal and work experiences. Familiar, supportive, and demonstrative of the Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries Articles of Faith, Philosophy of Care, Mission, Vision, and Core Values Statements.
• Resident Relations: Familiar with Resident Rights, committed to keeping resident information confidential. Practices courtesy and respect in relations to residents, families, and guests of Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries.
• Teamship: Understanding and practice of good team skills among coworkers. Conducts oneself in a mature, positive, and professional manner. Committed to keeping coworker personal information confidential. Practices courtesy and respect in relations to coworkers.
• Work Habits: Neat and Clean in appearance. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Flexible in job assignments. Demonstrates organization skills. Prompt and consistent attendance. Characterized by honesty, integrity, and confidence. Shows initiative and creativity in work assignments. Positive communication and public relations skills free from all profanity. Demonstrates effective use of work time.
• Workplace Safety Practice safety: including but not limited to, proper hand washing; obeying OSHA, CMS, state, and BHHM safety regulations, policies and procedures and maintaining uncluttered, clean, and safe work environment.

Primary Purpose of this Position

This position will start out as a part time position and as census grows will develop into a full time position. Benefits listed will be given once you become full time.
The primary purpose of this position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the laundry department as directed by the Housekeeping Supervisor to assure that an adequate supply of linen is always on hand to meet the needs of the residents.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Label or mark personal articles of clothing (blankets, sweaters, etc.) for laundry with identifying information.

· Attend department and staff meetings as directed or called.

· Coordinate daily laundry service with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.

· Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments; non-routine assignments as directed.

· Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be.

Laundry Functions

· Collect, sort and weigh soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and place in appropriate containers or assigned areas; maintain sanitary conditions providing separation between clean and dirty items.

· Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.

· During emergency conditions, assure that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., are distributed to designated areas as instructed.

· Fold, count, stack, hang and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., to residents daily and/or as instructed.

· Assist in the search for missing articles of clothing or personal items of residents and report findings.

· Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established laundry procedures and facility policies.

· Ensure that an adequate supply of laundry/linen supplies is maintained in laundry/linen closets to meet the daily needs of the residents; replace worn items in accordance with facility policies and protocols.

Safety and Sanitation Functions

· Dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with established infection prevention and sanitation procedures.

· Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.

· Follow established Life Safety Code and infection prevention and control policies and procedures.

· Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.

· Other(s) that may become necessary/appropriate to assure that the laundry department is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.

· Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor; use lockout/tagout as appropriate.

· Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies when handling infectious materials.

· Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects; follow facility ergonomics protocols.

Equipment and Supply Functions

· Assist others in proper lifting of heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.

· Maintain clean work area including supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary or directed.

· Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift; document as necessary.

· Clean the lint screen for each commercial dryer at a minimum of each shift and when necessary.

· Keep supervisor informed of supply needs; make recommendation regarding safety and efficiency.

· Keep work area(s) free of hazardous conditions (i.e., spills, excess laundry carts, baskets, supplies, equipment, etc.); maintain clear egress path in accordance with Life Safety Code.

· Report all equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your supervisor as soon as practical.

Resident Rights Functions

· Knock before entering a resident’s room, introduce yourself and explain the purpose of your visit.

· Turn in all found articles to your supervisor; assist with missing article searches.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Laundry: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person