Laundry Aide

Job Title: Laundry Staff Department: Plant Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly) Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor/Executive Director/Housekeeping Supervisor

Position Summary

The primary purpose of your job position is responsible for general laundry duties, distribution of clean linen and maintaining a clean work area in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, Title 22, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, and/or the Maintenance Supervisor, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the CAPLICO Core Values and Code of Conduct are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies at all times.
• Ensure that all laundry procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of Laundry Staff.
• Collects soiled linens, sort linen removing stained or damaged pieces.
• Washes and dries linens. Weighs each load before placing in washer and dryers. Keep accurate daily record of linen usage by each department.
• Removes linens from dryer and sort.
• Hangs garments that do not require pressing.
• Hand irons articles as required.
• Folds, counts and stacks linens, etc. according to policy.
• May starch designated items.
• Puts linens in carts and distributes to departments on a routine schedule.
• Fills emergency requisition for extra linens.
• Inspects linen needs and linen taken out of service, then, informs supervisor.
• Washes, dries and distributes resident’s personal clothing as directed by supervisor.
• Mends linens and resident’s personal clothing as directed by supervisor.
• Cleans equipment and work area daily as scheduled.
• Maintains infection control policies and procedures.
• Attends in-service programs and other related duties as may be necessary.
• Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Work Environment

• Works in well lighted/ventilated work areas.
• Sitting, standing, bending, lifting and moving arms constantly during working hours.
• Must push carts and lift medium weights stacks.
• Must lift laundry chemicals and supplies.
• Will be exposed to heat and steam.
• Must handle contaminated linens.
• Must follow established safety standards and report all violations.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions and blood and body fluids.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs as directed.
• Communicates with facility and department personnel.

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Be a minimum of 18 years or age.
• Must be able to obtain criminal history clearance.
• Must comply with all training requirements.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to 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 maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of housekeeping areas, must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing housekeeping practices.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfecting solutions, etc.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to speak and write 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 this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move up to 20 pounds. Occasional carrying of cleaning supplies. Requires frequent pushing and pulling of linen carts.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Must possess, as a minimum, a High School Diploma or Equivalent. Must possess current First Aid Certification. Must complete 10 hours of training within the first 30 days of employment, including DOJ Elder Abuse Training, and 4 hours of annual continuing education; 6 hours of Dementia training within 30 days of employment, and 8 hours of annual continuing education.
• Experience: One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.