Laundry Aide

Watsontown, Pennsylvania

Employer: Frontier Management
Industry: Healthcare
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time, Part-Time
Part time-with the potential to go full time

The Laundry Aide washes, folds, sorts, stores, processes and transports laundry and linen throughout the facility so that supplies are available to meet resident needs. Laundry services are provided in accord with facility policies and procedures and in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations to enhance resident comfort and enhance the quality of life.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: % of time allotted:

• Sorts soiled laundry according to departmental procedures for handling linen and for infection control.

• Loads appropriate amount of laundry into washing machine and adds correct amount of detergent; or understands automatic programs utilized.

• Maintains separation between soiled and clean laundry.

• Cares for residents' personal laundry according to each individual's personal needs and preferences. Delivers clean laundry to residents' room. Requests resident's permission before entering room.

• Follows facility procedures to ensure that personal laundry is always returned, without damage from the laundry process, to the correct owner.

• Operates laundry equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.

• Utilizes personal protective equipment according to departmental policies and procedures.

• Follows all safety information and procedures when using chemical compounds. Refers to product labels and Material Safety Data Sheets for information. Keeps all products in original containers. Asks supervisor for assistance if unsure of proper handling techniques.

• Inspects laundry item by item and reports wear and damage to supervisor.

• Returns clean laundry and linens to units promptly. Stocks linen carts and closets as scheduled. Notifies supervisor of any difficulty in meeting unit needs for laundry. Places laundry carts in proper position on units.

• Communicates with supervisor throughout shift as needed. • Reports injury of self or others to supervisor immediately. • Monitors workplace for safety and fire hazards. Corrects or reports potential problems to supervisor. Reports housekeeping, maintenance and equipment problems promptly to Director of Housekeeping & Laundry. • Maintains workplace in orderly, clean manner. Stores supplies and equipment in proper places when not in use. • Assists Director of Housekeeping & Laundry with preparation for state inspection. Attends survey training. Interacts with state surveyors as instructed by supervisor. • Attends in-service education programs as assigned. Applies information to job tasks. • Participates in fire and disaster drills. In the event of an emergency carries out assigned duties to assure resident safety. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 1. Education/Training/Work Experience: Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Education sufficient to demonstrate functional literacy. Certificate/Licenses: None. Work Experience: None required. Freedom from illegal use of drugs, and freedom from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position. 2. Specialized Knowledge & Skills: • Carries out all duties in accord with the facility mission and philosophy. • Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions. • Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information. • Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility properly. • Able to understand and to follow written and verbal directions. Able to effectively communicate with staff members and residents through verbal and/or written means. • Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility. Able to locate nearest exit, to understand and respond to written or oral instruction in case of emergency. • Sufficient mobility, and strength to move freely through the building, to assure resident safety at all times and to assist, transfer or otherwise move residents of facility out of danger in case of emergency. • Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of residents by complying with facility policies on attendance and punctuality and dress code. Able to arrive and to begin work on time and to report for duty as scheduled on all shifts, weekends and holidays. • Working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures, application of universal precautions for blood borne pathogens, use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials. • Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties/projects within allotted time. Able to process linens and laundry in an organized, efficient manner. • Able to respond to change productively and to handle additional tasks/projects as assigned. • Able to carry out the essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation) without posing specific, current risk of substantial harm to health and safety of self and others. PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS: • Successful performance of essential functions can best be achieved through consistent application of current knowledge, use of good judgment common sense, ability to establish and carry out priorities, effective use of interpersonal skills and ongoing communication with residents, staff, families, interdisciplinary team members, and government officials, including state surveyors and ombudsmen. • This job cannot be performed without exposure to the stresses associated with an intimate, 24 hour residential care environment that delivers care and services primarily to disabled and cognitively impaired residents. Examples of these stresses include, but are not limited to: shift rotation, weekend and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behavior by residents, family reactions to having a loved one in the nursing home, death and dying, oversight of state surveyors, ombudsmen and federal officials, presence of consultants and attorneys, and variable involvement of medical staff. • Essential functions are carried out in a variety of positions including standing and sitting. To meet residents' needs, virtually all positions require the ability to move freely through the building. Stooping, bending, lifting and carrying, as well as other physical demands may be required as described in the Essential Physical Demands of this position.
Created: 2024-09-05
Reference: 546601
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Watsontown

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