LAUNDRY PERSONNEL (71185)

Job DetailsJob Location: Camelot of Broussard - BROUSSARD, LA 70518Job Shift: AnyPerforms day-to-day activities of the laundry department to ensure provision of quality laundry service compliance in accordance to Federal, State and Local ordinance and regulations. Ensures the environmental and linen cleanliness and sanitation for resident safety comfort and convenience. Principal Responsibilities Performs all general laundry duties. Coordinates inventories of clothing and personal items brought in with new residents and marks with proper identification. Coordinates picking up barrels with soiled linen from each wing throughout shift; Prepares articles for washing by unbuttoning, turning pockets out, and unrolling sleeves; Sorts soiled laundry into appropriate loads for washing. Coordinates standard washing procedures to add soap solution and other chemicals to wash. Coordinates drying of linens and resident’s clothing in dryer. Coordinates pressing of garments; Checks condition of linens for worn spots or tears; Folds linen and returns sufficient amount of linen to clean linen room on each wing for needs of day; Distributes laundry to appropriate resident. Ensures clothing is returned to residents following laundry services; Reports unmarked clothing to social services department; Disposes of unmarked clothing left in laundry. Maintains equipment used in performing duties; Cleans washers and dryers, cleans dryer lint filters every two hours, and soap dispensers at end or near end of shift; Brushes spillage from floor into drain; Cleans barrels and replace liners daily as assigned. Monitors and replenishes cleaning products as required; Inventories stock to ensure adequate supplies; Uses industrial cleaning equipment and products. Knowledge and ability to demonstrated understanding of sanitation regulations and team management abilities. Makes recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operation. Works with residents, nurses, physicians, department leaders and other staff members regarding laundry services requests, infection prevention, service resolution opportunities, and other interdepartmental matters. Provides timely follow-up for information to requesting departments. Receives assignments from supervisor and follows cleaning schedule as outlined for housekeeping department to clean work space, entrances and exits, utility areas, closets, lounges, lobbies, halls, etc.; Performs emergency housekeeping. Follows work assignments from supervisor and performs assignments from supervisor, not limited to, cleaning lint from dryers, vents and registers in resident rooms and other areas; Keeps grounds cleared of debris. Supports the housekeeping/laundry department by fulfilling vacant positions as needed by the center. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice. Full-Time Benefits Include: Medical Dental Vision Basic Company Paid Life insurance Long Term Disability Voluntary Life Insurance for the Employee, Employee Spouse and Employee Children Short Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, Accidental and Universal Life Paid Time Off DailyPay   QualificationsHigh School diploma preferred. Previous experience preferable but not essential. Worker receives on the job training with supervision Must have an understanding of standard procedures used in laundry services for patients and in caring for clothes, linens, equipment and supplies. Has an interest in learning, ability to cooperate and is willing to work under supervision. Must have the ability to work well with co-workers.