What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry Aide position at BROTHERS OF MERCY NURSING HOME COMPANY INC?
LAUNDRY AIDE -
Starting Pay: $15.75/hour
FULL TIME
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS FOR OUR LAUNDY AIDES INCLUDE:
- Career Ladders Program: grow your career with us through career advancement
- Competitive wages and excellent vacation, holiday and sick leave packages
- Bonuses for perfect attendance
- Health, dental, vision, pet, and no-cost life insurance
- Direct deposit and weekly paychecks
- Free parking!
Our Laundry Aides performs the day-to-day activities of the Laundry Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing this facility, and as may be directed by the Director of Environmental Services and the Laundry Supervisor, to assure the facility is maintained in a clean, safe manner, and that an adequate supply of linen is on hand at all times to meet the needs of the residents. We are always looking for positive, dependable, caring individuals to join our team to meet the growing demand in our community for quality care.
LAUNDRY AIDE DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Performs day to day laundry functions as assigned. Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services when performing assignments in residents/patients living areas.
- Collect, sort and weigh soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc. and place in appropriate containers or assigned areas.
- Sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc. and separate those items that require special stain removal/treatment.
- Sort and wash soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc. in accordance with established procedures.
- Clean floors to include: sweeping, dust mopping, damp/wet mopping.
- Fold, stack, hand, and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc. to residents daily and/or as instructed.
- 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 solution.
- During emergency conditions, assure that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc. are distributed to designated areas as instructed.
- Assure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practicable.
- Works with safety in mind at all times
- Assure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping duties.
Brothers of Mercy is WNYs largest 5-star Skilled Nursing Facility and one of the top-performing nursing homes in the entire state. Our picturesque Wellness Campus located east of Buffalo consistently ranks on WNYs Best Places to Work list.
Brothers of Mercy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Brothers of Mercy prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veterans status, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally protected status.
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