SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the position is to ensure the highest quality and cleanliness of resident care available, support staff and establish a positive reputation in the community while delivering on the Eduro HealthCare Values of wellness, compassion, customer experience and company results. This position is responsible for the proper care and cleanliness of facility laundry.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Adherence to Policies
Must show courtesy and respect to other employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, the general public, etc.
Abide by Eduro HealthCares drug and alcohol policy.
Maintain good personal hygiene and dress and groom appropriately.
Report on time as scheduled and follow all company policies and procedures.
Attend staff meetings and in-service sessions.
Become thoroughly familiar with emergency procedures.
Must be able to perform duties in a timely fashion, and within the prescribed sequences and schedules.
Must be cooperative with other departments and be courteous and respectful in dealing with them at all times.
Participate in and respond professionally to surveys (inspections) conducted by government agencies.
LAUNDRY DUTIES include
The primary purpose of your position is to maintain laundry in an efficient, clean, orderly, safe and sanitary manner to ensure clean clothing and linen are always available to meet the needs of the residents.
All laundry must be done according to sanitation procedures, safety precautions, infection control and universal precautions.
Sort resident clothing and linen into appropriate bins. Soak soiled laundry (in bleach when necessary). Separate all laundry according to texture and color and then follow normal washing procedures. Dry clothing and linen according to manufacturers direction, making sure lint screens are free from lint. Fold and deliver personal clothing to resident closets, ensuring all are in correct rooms. Label unmarked clothes. Return clean linen to closets.
Make sure never to wash wool, dry clean only, and clothes to be washed by family.
All laundry must be done in a manner that will not damage contents of machine or the machine itself. This means do not overload the machine, use correct amounts of laundry detergent and keep all foreign objects away (spoons, etc.) Use proper laundry sorting procedures to ensure laundry is not damaged.
Properly clean and maintain equipment. Report malfunctions to the building maintenance supervisor or the administrator.
Assure that an adequate amount of laundry supplies are maintained in storage area to be able to perform daily tasks.
Must work with a variety of chemicals and must be aware of their use and the possible reactions. Always follow the directions on the label.
Patient Care
Be personally involved with all aspects of resident care to the extent necessary to assess its quality.
Respect all resident rights, including the confidentiality of resident care information.
Report immediately to the proper legal authorities if you have reason to believe a resident has been physically, emotionally, or sexually abused, or been a victim of theft of their personal property.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, cheerfulness, enthusiasm, and love, giving the resident the quality of service you would want to receive personally. Reflect the four core values of Eduro HealthCare.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
Sufficient knowledge and experience in long-term care
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Language Skills
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform required duties.
Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English.
Bi-lingual skills welcome
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Completion of orientation required by company policy.
Health screening and TB test within two weeks of employment.
Mandatory drug test upon hire.
Must be free of criminal activity proven by a criminal background check.
Become familiar with and comply to all local, state, and federal regulations relating to the job.
Show within three (3) days of hire satisfactory evidence of identity and eligibility for employment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Frequently move about the facility and transport laundry and other supplies up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to rapidly assist in the evacuation of all residents from the building in case of emergency.
Equipment
Must be able to use the following equipment: industrial capacity washers and dryers, iron, broom, laundry carts, vacuum cleaner, mop, and duster brush.
Work Environment
Must possess the ability to work in a wet or humid environment
May be asked to work beyond normal working hours and must have flexibility and willingness to work holidays, etc.
Must work in an office and other areas of the facility as needed.
Is subject to illness, diseases, and other health conditions present in the facility.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
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.
