What are the responsibilities and job description for the LAUNDRY AIDE position at EAST LONGMEADOW SKILLED NURSIN?
- Perform day-to-day laundry functions as assigned.
- Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established laundry procedures.
- Assure that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., are distributed to designated areas as instructed
- Assure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.
- Ensure that work/cleaning schedules for equipment are followed.
- Report all accidents/incidents in a timely manner to your supervisor.
- Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in
- Assist with department orientation training for new staff.
- Attend departmental and staff meetings.
- Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
- Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment.
- Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
- Follow established policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs.
- Ensure that infection control policies and procedures are maintained when performing laundry
- Discard sharps into designated container.
- Dispose of all types of refuse daily in accordance with established sanitation procedures.
- Ensure adequate laundry/linen supplies are maintained.
- Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.