What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry / Housekeeping Assistant position at The Goodman Group, LLC?
Who We Are:
The Village Senior Residence offers independent living, assisted living and memory care with a total of 99 residences. This vibrant senior living community is surrounded by lush trees, gardens and flowers, and has been part of the Missoula community since 1989. Our neighboring community, The Village Health & Rehabilitation, offers rehabilitation, long-term care and memory care when additional services or care is needed. It is our commitment to help each resident lead a purposeful life and we strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®.
Shift:
Full-time | Day shifts | Monday - Friday with 1 weekend/month
Why Work for Us: (Features & Benefits)
The primary purpose of this Housekeeping / Laundry Assistant position is to perform the daily activities of the Laundry and Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Executive Director and/or the Director of Housekeeping, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner, and that an adequate supply of linen is on hand at all times to meet the needs of the residents.
Essential Job Functions Duties And Responsibilities
Laundry Services
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism. Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility. Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.
Education And Experience
None.
Licensing/Certifications
None.
The Village Senior Residence offers independent living, assisted living and memory care with a total of 99 residences. This vibrant senior living community is surrounded by lush trees, gardens and flowers, and has been part of the Missoula community since 1989. Our neighboring community, The Village Health & Rehabilitation, offers rehabilitation, long-term care and memory care when additional services or care is needed. It is our commitment to help each resident lead a purposeful life and we strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®.
Shift:
Full-time | Day shifts | Monday - Friday with 1 weekend/month
Why Work for Us: (Features & Benefits)
- Comprehensive Health Plan Options
- Medical and Prescription Coverage
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- $10k Life Insurance Coverage*
- Supplemental Insurance Options
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
- Employee Support Program (ESP)
- Tuition Discounts with Rasmussen College
- Educational Support
- Team Member Referral Bonus
- Shift Differentials
- LifeMart Employee Discounts
- OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.
The primary purpose of this Housekeeping / Laundry Assistant position is to perform the daily activities of the Laundry and Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Executive Director and/or the Director of Housekeeping, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner, and that an adequate supply of linen is on hand at all times to meet the needs of the residents.
Essential Job Functions Duties And Responsibilities
Laundry Services
- Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
- Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.
- Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
- Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.
- Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning. Refer to manufacturer's instructions when necessary.
- Dispose of personal protective equipment in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
- Coordinate routine/terminal disinfectant procedures with nursing service.
- Ensure that an adequate supply of laundry/linen supplies to perform daily tasks is maintained in utility/janitorial closets.
- Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.
- Perform daily laundry functions and tasks as assigned in accordance with established laundry procedures
- 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.
- Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., to residents daily and/or as instructed.
- During emergency conditions, assure that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., are distributed to designated areas as instructed.
- Clean floors, including sweeping, dusting, and damp/wet mopping. Ensure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.
- Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.
- Perform daily housekeeping functions and tasks as assigned and follow established safety precautions and infection control procedures.
- Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
- Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.
- Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.
- Dispose of personal protective equipment in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
- Ensure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies to perform daily tasks is maintained in utility/janitorial closets.
- Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.
- Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc., daily.
- Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures. Ensure that water marks are removed from fixtures.
- Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways.
- Clean floors which includes sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, disinfecting, etc. (NOTE: Ensure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.) Clean carpets, to include vacuuming
- Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.
- Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
- Clean hallways, stairways, elevators and vacant rooms.
- Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism. Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility. Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.
Education And Experience
None.
Licensing/Certifications
None.
