What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry Aide - MON- FRI / Full Time -EVENING Shift position at Fahrney Keedy Memorial Home?

FAHRNEY KEEDY

Laundry Aide - Full Time - Mon-Friday- Evening Shift (1pm-9pm)

16 - $19.50 plus applicable shift differentials

SUMMARY :

Assists in the day-to-day activities of the Laundry in the Environmental Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing Fahrney-Keedy, and as may directed by the Environmental Services Supervisor to assure that Fahrney-Keedy is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY :

As a Laundry Aide, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibilities and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

EMPLOYMENT AT WILL :

Employment with Fahrney-Keedy is "at will". Either the associate or Fahrney-Keedy may terminate the employment relationship for any reason at any time without notice, regardless of the length of employment or the granting of benefits of any kind, including but not limited to benefits which provide for vesting based on length of service.

CONFIDENTILITY :

Fahrney-Keedy associates recognize that Fahrney-Keedy has and will have information regarding financial, personal and medical affairs and other vital information (collectively, "information") which are valuable, special and unique assets of Fahrney-Keedy. Associates agree that they will not at any time or in any manner solicit, collect or divulge any Information to any third party without the prior written consent of Fahrney-Keedy. This information is Company property which may not be disclosed outside the facility unless properly released for publication. Associates will protect the Information and treat it as strictly confidential. Associates should not discuss Fahrney-Keedy affairs with others

JOB FUNCTION :

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

RATINGS :

3 = Exceeds Expectations

2 = Meets Expectations

1 = Needs Improvement

ANNUAL EVALUATION

DATE : NOTES

Wash, sort, dry, iron, fold, stack and distribute laundry and linen.

Operate washers, dryers, etc.

Assist in maintaining the Laundry Department in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.

Follow the instructions of the Laundry Lead.

Report any unmarked cloth to the Laundry Lead.

Report losses and damages to the Laundry Lead.

Cooperate with fellow workers in the job needs as they are assigned and maintain the quality of laundry service established by Fahrney-Keedy's policies and procedures.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES :

RATINGS :

3 = Exceeds Expectations

2 = Meets Expectations

1 = Needs Improvement

ANNUAL EVALUATION

DATE : NOTES

Agrees not to disclose assigned user ID codes and passwords for accessing resident / facility information and promptly reports suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the CEO or Administrator.

Attends and participates in annual in-service training programs.

SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL :

RATINGS :

3 = Exceeds Expectations

2 = Meets Expectations

1 = Needs Improvement

ANNUAL EVALUATION

DATE : NOTES

Ensures that fire protection and prevention programs are followed in accordance with Fahrney-Keedy's fire safety policies and procedures.

Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.

Wears and or uses safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving heavy objects.

Ensures that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner.

Ensures the appropriate MDS for chemicals being used by Environmental Services are properly labeled and stored.

Ensures that containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored.

Follows established policies governing the use of labels and MDS.

Reports all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Environmental Services Supervisor.

Follows infection control and universal precaution practices.

Participates in appropriate in-service training prior to performing any tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.

Follows established handwashing procedures.

Disposes of refuse on a daily basis and in accordance with Fahrney-Keedy's sanitation procedures.

Follows policies governing the use / disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of infectious wastes.

Uses supplies in an efficient manner to avoid waste.

Ensures equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate may encounter while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Works throughout the Fahrney-Keedy campus and facilities.
Moves intermittently during working hours.
Subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reschedule cleaning activities.
Is involved with residents, staff, visitors, government agencies, etc. under all conditions and circumstances.
Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, visitors, etc.
Communicates with Environmental Services staff and other staff throughout the campus and facilities.
May work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary and may work in other positions when necessary.
Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (i.e., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.)
May be required to perform daily Environmental Services tasks.
Subject to handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Subject to exposure to infectious waste diseases, conditions, etc., including TB, HIV, Hep. B, etc.
Attends and participates in educational programs.
Subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, and / or other air contaminants.
Maintains liaison with other department staff for environmental services daily assignments.

RESIDENT RIGHTS :

Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.

Ensure that you treat all residents fairly with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy.

Knock and wait for permission to enter all residents' rooms.

Report all grievances and complaints made by the residents to the Nursing Supervisor or Charge Nurse.

Report all allegations of resident abuse and / or misappropriation of resident property to the Fahrney-Keedy Abuse Coordinator.

Honor the resident's refusal of services request. Report such requests to your Supervisor.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS :

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Must be knowledgeable of Environmental Services practices and procedures in the nursing care facility.

Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.

Must possess ability to work harmoniously with other staff.

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel, and the general public.

Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

EDUCATION

Must possess a minimum of a high school education or its equivalent.

PRIOR / RELATED EXPERIENCE :

Must be familiar with care of various types of fabrics and laundry supplies and equipment.

PHYSICAL & SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices) :

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, and support agencies.

Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.

Must be able to stand in one place for long periods of time.

Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.

Must be able to push, pull, move and / or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and / or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Salary : $16 - $20

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