Laundry Aide

Job DetailsJob Location: Kalispell, MT 59901Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $18.00 - $27.00 HourlyJob Shift: AnyPosition Purpose  The primary purpose of this position is to perform day-to-day activities of the Laundry Department, to ensure that The Retreat 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 residents.    Expectations of Excellence Understand and support the core values, mission, philosophy, and guiding principles of Immanuel Living. Provide consistent quality and valued service, while complying with Corporate and Department policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations. Respect the privacy, confidentiality, and possessions of those Immanuel Living serves, its staff, and Immanuel Living. Contribute to an atmosphere of positivity, teamwork, and mutual support, while leading by example. Look for the good in others and assume positive intentions.  Be caring, compassionate, and hospitable, while acting with integrity and honesty. Ensure that a safe living and working environment exists. Attend work regularly and follow established work schedule, while being flexible to the needs of the department, including during weekends and holidays.  Manage use of work time wisely.   Education and Experience Graduation from high school or GED preferred Previous laundry experience helpful   Professional Licenses or Certifications Required by Law   None required   Essential Physical and Mental Requirements The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age, as position operates potentially hazardous equipment.   The incumbent must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work under time and/or deadline pressures. Required vision abilities include close up and distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.           Rare < 5% of Shift     Occasional 6-33% of Shift     Frequent 34-66% of Shift     Continues >67% of shift Physical Demand Examples of Job Duty Frequency Squatting or kneeling down to low surfaces, prolonged kneeling, or sitting on floor Picking up item off floor Rarely Lifting  0-10 lbs. Hanging and sorting clothes Frequently Lifting 11-20 lbs. Working with dirty/wet laundry Occasionally Lifting 21-40 lbs. Lifting bags of laundry Occasionally Lifting > 40 lbs. Lifting bags of laundry Occasionally Reaching above shoulder Hanging and folding clothes Frequently Reaching chest to shoulder Loading and unloading machines Folding Frequently Reaching waist to shoulder Hanging and folding clothes Placing items in cabinets / drawers Loading and unloading driers Continually Reaching below waist level Loading and unloading machines Sorting Washing in sink Frequently Carrying 0-12 lbs. Carrying towels, folded clothes Occasionally Carrying >12 lbs. Carrying bags of soiled laundry Occasionally Pushing / pulling 0-20 lbs. Pushing and pulling carts, drier and washer doors Occasionally Pushing 20-40 lbs. Pushing bariatric residents in wheelchair Rarely Gripping up to 40 lbs. Carrying bags of laundry Occasionally Sitting   Rarely Standing Loading and unloading machines Sorting and folding Continually Walking Walking throughout facility Frequently   Job Responsibilities Specific Duties Perform day-to-day laundry functions, as assigned. Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments. Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established laundry procedures. Collect, sort, and weigh soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and place in appropriate containers or assigned areas. 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. Press/iron garments, as instructed. Fold, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., to residents on a daily basis and/or as instructed. Dispose of all infectious waste in the proper manner. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervision / Leadership Serve as a role model for the Immanuel Spirit. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.   Decision Making This position may make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Decisions, final recommendations, and/or errors made by the incumbent may affect guests/residents and other staff in the unit/department that this position is assigned to but may, on occasion, affect all staff of Immanuel Living.  Job duties typically involve frequently changing conditions and problems, requiring considerable judgment in applying factual background and fundamental principles to the development of approaches and techniques for the solution of problems. This position cannot authorize exceptions to Corporate policy or procedure. Documentation Complete documentation required by the Environmental Services department and regulatory agencies. Communication Effectively work and communicate with a wide range of individuals from all socio-economic groups, including geriatric guests/residents and those with special needs. Communicate verbally and in writing to other staff members regarding housekeeping issues. Communicate with supervisor on a routine basis. Participate in training and/or meetings that help facilitate the departmental communication process. Personal Interaction This position may interact with: Guests/residents, family members, and/or designees General public Immanuel administrators, directors, managers, supervisors, staff Medical service providers, including physicians and pharmacists Other service providers or representatives Federal, State, Local government representatives Members of the media Continuing Education Attend workshops and training sessions related to laundry, environmental services, and long-term care, etc., as assigned by supervisor, and participate department meetings and monthly in-services.   Skills and Abilities   Language Read, write, and speak basic English Read and comprehend basic instructions and present information to others Read, interpret, and write routine reports and correspondence Mathematical Basic counting skills               Add, subtract, multiply, and divide simple numbers Reasoning Apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Computer Skills None required         Equipment and Materials Office Equipment Operate multi-line telephone to place, receive, transfer calls Operate hand-held radio Operate copier to copy and collate documents, as needed Computer Software and Operating Systems None required   Environmental Conditions This position works in a temperature-controlled facility, as well as outside in all weather conditions and may travel to and from buildings in such weather conditions. This position may be exposed to:  Biological fluids, including but not limited to vomit, urine, feces Blood-borne pathogens Occupational disease Risk of cuts, burns, shock, or other minor injuries not requiring hospitalization Unpleasant substances, odors, noises                                             Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  An employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by management.  Immanuel Living reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.  Also, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties or working schedules based on their duty to find reasonable accommodations, where possible, for individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written contract of employment. Qualifications