Laundry Aide

Full-Time
6a-2p

The Laundry Aide is responsible for ensuring linen and residents’ personal clothing are properly collected, sorted, laundered, distributed, and/or stored according to facility policy. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

·         Handles all laundry in accordance with sanitary guidelines

 ·         Assures that an adequate supply of clean linens is maintained and distributed to all departments to meet daily needs.

 ·         Sorts all soiled laundry into appropriate categories. Uses proper formula for processing soiled linen to adequately clean/dry and protect linen.

 ·         Applies basic math to fill carts and record poundage.

 ·         Lifts and carries loads of laundry to and from cleaning equipment

 ·         Washes, dries, folds, and hangs all laundry neatly and properly and weighs linens

 ·         Identifies personal laundry with resident’s name and remarks personal clothing items, if needed

 ·         Returns clean resident laundry to appropriate rooms, closets, dressers and supply areas. Remove all empty hangers from the closets.

 ·         Keeps washing machine supplied with chemical product at all times.

 ·         Keeps work area clean and neat at all times and performs cleaning assignments as scheduled or directed

 ·         Works in cooperation with all other employees of the facility to maintain a clean and sanitary environment for both residents and staff. Exhibit an attitude of helpfulness, team spirit and support to all team members.

 ·         Disposes of waste properly

 ·         Completes work in a timely manner

 ·         Dress in appropriate uniform and be at appointed workstation when the shift starts and work consistently until the shift ends.

 ·         Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program when performing work functions.

 ·         Constantly maintains high performance standards at work with regards to personal behavior and interactions with staff, community, and residents under a variety of conditions and circumstances. Reports perceived problems to supervisor. Contributes ideas to rectify identified problems and follows corrective actions as directed by the supervisor.

 ·         Acts as a source of direction to visitors, staff and external populations, i.e.: delivery staff, vendors, etc.

 ·         Performs any other duties necessary as assigned by the supervisor