Laundry Attendant $12/hr 6 a.m. to 2:30p.m

Laundry Attendant $12/hr 6 a.m. to 2:30p.m Briar Hill Rest Home - 4.5 Florence, MS Job Details Full-time $12 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Inventory control Hazmat Infection control High school diploma or GED Industrial equipment Full Job Description This position is on a 4/2 rotation which rotates weekends. Hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

DEPARTMENT

Laundry

SUPERVISOR

Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Pick up, deliver, sort, weigh, wash, dry, iron, fold, stack, and hang resident and facility laundry; knowledge of household and industrial laundry equipment maintain cleanliness of laundry areas The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or GED preferred

Experience:

One year of laundry experience preferred

Job Knowledge:

Ability to read, write and follow instructions; knowledge and ability to use household and industrial washers and dryers; knowledge of commercial laundry processes, equipment, and procedures for both washing and ironing materials

Standards:

State Health Department

FUNCTIONS

Wash garments and linens in an electrically-powered washing machine and adjust valves to proper temperature. Use soap or other solutions at appropriate times. Transfer washed clothes from washer to dryer and to baskets for distribution. Hang finished garments on hangers, or fold and stack garments. Distribute clothes to residents' rooms. 6. Wear gloves as necessary when handling dirty linens. Wash hands after contact with any soiled linen. Wash contaminated linens separately if necessary. Avoid overloading machine. Report malfunctions of equipment. Be willing to perform routine tasks on a continuous basis and keep up with flow of work. Handle, store, process, and transport all linens in a manner that will prevent the spread of infection. Weigh laundry and linen for compliance with machine standards. Clean laundry area and equipment. Damp-dry clothes in extractor when necessary. Understand function of various soaps, bleaches, softeners, and other chemicals employed in washing and rinsing. Able to distinguish between cotton, wool, and synthetics. Be familiar with proper heat to apply to particular fabrics to prevent damaging material. Ensure that residents' clothes are properly identified and labeled with indelible ink pen. Report losses and damages of residents' laundry. Maintain inventory of linens and laundry supplies. Keep laundry off floor. Clean and replace filters in washing machines after each load. Remove lint from tumbler and keep tumbler clean. Use only the, amount of detergent required since this will help maintain a low suds level.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Walking, standing, sitting, bending, cleaning and folding laundry, lifting, exposure to cleaning products, etc.

WORK AREA AND ENVIRONMENT

Laundry area and throughout the facility

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

This position involves working with hazardous materials, including biologically contaminated materials, hot liquids and chemicals, ensuring that sanitation standards are met, and maintaining, operating and monitoring equipment. A lapse in attention could result in the injury, illness or death of our residents, employees or visitors.

Job Type:

Full-time Work Location:

In person