2nd Shift

Purpose of this position

The purpose of this position is to implement facility laundry procedures in a efficient, cost-effective manner to safely meet residents’ needs in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have current license. (if applicable)
• License must be free of any encumbrances. (if applicable)
• Must not have any disqualifying findings barring employment as stated by State or Federal regulations.

Delegation of authority

• Follow laundry procedures to meet residents’ needs in compliance with federal, state and local requirements
• Participate in the monitoring system for the laundry department
• Notify supervisor when supplies are needed
• Notify supervisor when equipment in need of repair
• Notify supervisor when areas of the facility are in need of repair

Primary Functions and Responsibilities

1. Follow oral and written instructions.
2. Follow material safety data sheets (MSDS).
3. Follow schedules for the laundry department.
4. Follow laundry procedures in accordance with facility policy.
5. Ironing duties as assigned.
6. Follow waste disposal procedures in accordance with facility policy.
7. Properly use and care for laundry equipment.
8. Adjust water temperature valves to maintain required temperatures.
9. Use laundry supplies properly.
10. Operate automated laundry solution dispensing system.
11. Handle clean and soiled laundry appropriately.
12. Identify and report garments or linens in ill repair to supervisor.
13. Distribute clothing to residents’ rooms in accordance with the theft loss program.
14. Identify and report to supervisor any equipment malfunction.
15. Identify and report to supervisor areas in poor repair.
16. Follow infection control procedures through proper handling, storage, washing and transporting of all garment and linens.
17. Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner.
18. Observe infection control procedures.
19. Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
20. Observe all facility policies and procedures.
21. Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
22. Assume accountability for all data contained in the employees’ handbook.
23. Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
24. Come to work in neat, clean attire and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
25. Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
26. Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.
27. Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing supervision when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.
28. Agree not to disclose assigned user I.D. code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the supervisor.
29. Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the supervisor.