Laundry Assistant

Prepares and launders soiled linen and clothing; folds and distributes clean linens; labels, cleans, hangs and returns personal clothing to its rightful owner. Inspects mechanical lift slings and sling straps for fraying and wear as directed by the Safe Resident Handling Program. Removes from service as necessary. Safeguards resident's property. Keeps residents' closet / drawer areas orderly; respects residents' storage and laundering decisions. Completes appropriate forms and documentation. Cleans and disinfects folding table / area, linen trucks and personal delivery carts daily; cleans and disinfects washers and dryers at least daily, (more often if needed) including control panels, and doors; dusts and damp mops laundry room area floors daily. Maintains residents' self-esteem, privacy and confidentiality of personal information. Safeguards residents' property. Assists to assure residents' living areas are pleasant and orderly. Observes and reports residents' conditions to appropriate staff. Receives and shares information. Cleans dryer lint screen at least three times daily. Demonstrates adherence to OSHA and CDC guidelines to minimize infections by following aseptic techniques including those that apply to blood borne pathogens in sorting and working with laundry, including impervious gowns, clean disposable gloves and sharps disposal.

Basic Responsibilities:

This position will be held accountable for complying with all related laws, regulations, company policies and procedures pertaining to his or her position and for fulfilling his or her obligations under the Society's Corporate Compliance Program.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education Experience Licensure Certification:

Minimum of six months on-site/on-the-job training.

Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge:

Ability to communicate and comprehend.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will operate/activate/use/prepare/inspect/place/detect/position objects, tools, or controls. The employee will frequently communicate/express oneself/exchange/observe/assess/detect information relative to this position. The employee is required to maintain a stationary position/move/position self in response to job tasks. Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Accommodations:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Frequency of travel may vary based on business need.

Weight Lifting Requirement:

35 lbs.