Laundry Staff

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Risk

Category

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

Assure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.

3

Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be.

3

Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.

3

PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS

Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called.

3

Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments

3

File complaints/grievances with your supervisor.

3

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Attend and participate in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or as directed.

3

SAFETY AND SANITATION

Assure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

2

Assure that established infection control and universal practices are maintained when performing laundry procedures.

2

Coordinate isolation procedures with nursing services.

2

Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor.

2

Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.

2

Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.

3

Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.

2

Follow Universal Precautions

2

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY

Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies

3

Report all hazardous conditions to the Director of Laundry Services.

3

Assure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.

2

Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.

3

Report all equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your supervisor as soon as practical.

3

Assure that an adequate supply of laundry-linen supplies are maintained in laundry/linen closets to meet the daily needs of the residents.

2

Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary/directed.

2

Keep work area(s) free of hazardous conditions, i.e., spills, excess laundry carts, baskets, supplies, equipment, etc.

2

LAUNDRY SERVICES

Perform day-to-day laundry functions as assigned.

2

Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.

2

Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established laundry procedures.

3

Collect, sort, and weigh soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and place in appropriate containers or assigned areas.

2

Sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and separate those items that require special stain removal/treatment.

2

Sort, count, and wash soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., in accordance with established procedures.

3

Press/iron garments as instructed.

3

Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, and damp/wet mopping.

2

Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., to residents daily, and/or as instructed.

2

Keep walls and ceilings clean by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.

2

Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from equipment or floor surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.

2

During emergency conditions, assure that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., are distributed to designated areas as instructed.

2

Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle w/plastic liner.

2

RESIDENTS’ RIGHTS

Maintain the confidentiality of resident information.

3

Honor the residents’ personal and property rights.

3

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in all areas of the facility.

Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.

Is subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reschedule laundry activities.

Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.

Communicates with laundry personnel and other department personnel.

Is willing to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.

Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as reactions from  dust, disinfectants, etc.

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

May be required to work on weekends and holidays.

May be required to work on shifts other than the one hired.

EDUCATION

Must possess, as a minimum, a 6^th grade education.

EXPERIENCE

None required.  On-the-job training.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.

Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of laundry areas, for sanitation, order and safety.

Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.

Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing laundry practices.

Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instructions, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.

Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.

Must functions independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents and personnel.

Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

Must e able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.

May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the work day.