What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry aide position at SonderBloom?
Location: Friendship Haven
1500 Sunset Dr., Friendswood, TX 77546
At SonderBloom, our primary objective is to provide exceptional environmental, dietary,
and clinical dietitian services while prioritizing meaningful human connections. We are dedicated to elevating service standards and redefining success in our industry.
We uphold a set of core values that form the foundation of our organization:
- Transparency
- Always doing the right thing
- Making things happen
- Practicing empathy in every action
- Innovating to learn, grow, and drive change
- Placing service at the core of everything we do
- With a dynamic and values-driven culture that embodies compassion, we strive to forge long-lasting partnerships and prioritize the well-being of individuals in all aspects of our operations.
The Housekeeper role at SonderBloom encompasses housekeeping and cleaning responsibilities to ensure that we consistently meet quality standards, adhere to safety guidelines, and exceed customer service expectations. This includes tasks such as dust mopping and damp mopping floors, sanitizing bathrooms, and maintaining cleanliness in patient and common areas. In addition, our Housekeepers are responsible for promptly reporting equipment and cleaning product needs as well as any malfunctions to their supervisor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
The Laundry Aide, who plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient functioning of our laundry facility. Responsibilities include collecting and sorting soiled linen, operating washing, and drying machines, folding and bundling clean linens, and maintaining a clean and sanitary work area. To ensure that we meet quality, safety, and customer service expectations, our Laundry Aides strictly adhere to established guidelines and standards.
Furthermore, they are responsible for delivering personal clothing to residents and
promptly reporting any equipment or product needs or malfunctions to their supervisor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
JOB FUNCTION: Soiled Linen & Personal Clothing
- Sorts soiled linen following infection control procedures, which may involve bending
- to retrieve items from the floor.
- Lifts 30 to 40 lb bags of wet, soiled linen from soiled linen barrels, adhering to infection control requirements.
JOB FUNCTION: Washing Linen & Personal Clothing
- Transports sorted, soiled linen to the washer and loads the washer a minimum of 15-20 times per day, following infection control procedures.
JOB FUNCTION: Drying Linen & Personal Clothing
- untangles loads of linen before loading clean, dry linen into a laundry cart.
JOB FUNCTION:
- Clean Linens & Personal Clothing and delivers them, along with personal clothing, to units/rooms.
- Operates machines, keeps track of the cycle/stage, and disinfects the mouth of the
- Transports wet, clean linen from the washer and loads it into the dryer a minimum of
- Operates machines, sets the proper temperature and drying cycle times, and
- Counts and records the linen processed each day.
- Folds and bundles clean linens according to standards.
- Lifts bundles of clean linen to a delivery cart a minimum of 40 to 50 times per day
- Cleans and sanitizes the work area, including machines, work tables, and sorting
- Reports equipment malfunctions in a timely manner and stocks necessary
- Interact appropriately with residents, clients, personnel, and the public.
- Respond to customer concerns in a prompt manner.
- Ensures Par Levels are maintained and delivered timely.
- Ensuring accuracy of delivering personal clothing to the residents.
- Reports observations of structural and equipment wear, defects, and malfunctions
- Reports supply and equipment needs to the supervisor for replenishing.
- Ensures Lint Traps are cleaned routinely and properly documented.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Must be punctual and able to read, write, and speak English effectively.
- Ability to recognize hazards and follow appropriate safety measures.
- Must maintain personal cleanliness and demonstrate pleasant and courteous
- Ability to cooperate with other employees and perform routine tasks.
- Must be able to work independently and complete all responsibilities without
- Must be able to fully understand and complete all in-services and provide a criminal
- High School Diploma or equivalent and some housekeeping experience preferred.
- Ability to understand oral instructions and undergo training.
- No certificates or licenses required but must be able to meet attendance
- Ability to handle and mix chemicals safely and properly.
- Knowledge of environmental services program requirements.
- Knowledge of and ability to use all department equipment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to positively interact with residents, clients, and other personnel.
- Computer software: Ability to punch in and out correctly on timeclock. Machine operation: All standard EVS & Laundry equipment. Special training: Please refer to the environmental training manual.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Experience:
- Laundry/Housekeeping: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person