Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $13.50 - $16.25
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and development opportunities
Job Description
The facility hiring for this position is a healthcare establishment focused on providing comprehensive care and comfort for elderly and disabled residents. It operates with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene, resident well-being, and teamwork among staff. The environment of the facility revolves around delivering exceptional hospitality and ensuring the residents’ needs and rights are respected at all times. This type of establishment typically includes nursing care, support services, and a robust operational structure designed to meet medical and daily living needs for the residents in a caring atmosphere. The facility relies heavily on support departments such as environmental services and laundry to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable living space, crucial for the quality of life and health of its residents.
The Laundry Delivery Services role plays a vital part in this facility by managing and executing laundry operations under the supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor. This role is essential because clean and properly cared-for clothing and linens significantly contribute to the residents’ comfort, hygiene, and dignity. Staff in this position adhere to scheduled laundry requirements spanning daily, weekly, and seasonal tasks, ensuring consistency and reliability in operations. Responsibilities include sorting and marking residents’ clothing to prevent mix-ups, operating washers and dryers, and maintaining accurate linen inventory records. This role also involves cooperation with nursing staff to coordinate laundry services efficiently in resident areas, thus supporting the overall flow and function of the facility.
Beyond routine laundry duties, this position demands vigilance regarding safety and sanitation, with expectations to maintain the Laundry Department in a clean and safe state. Knowledge of and adherence to health standards such as Standard Precautions and Exposure Control Plans are critical. Employees must protect resident confidentiality and personal property, and work with sensitivity and patience towards elderly and disabled individuals. The job entails physical tasks within specified demand requirements and a commitment to ongoing education through in-service programs. Ultimately, this role supports the facility's mission to provide respectful and high-quality care by ensuring all laundry-related needs are met with precision and care.
The Laundry Delivery Services role plays a vital part in this facility by managing and executing laundry operations under the supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor. This role is essential because clean and properly cared-for clothing and linens significantly contribute to the residents’ comfort, hygiene, and dignity. Staff in this position adhere to scheduled laundry requirements spanning daily, weekly, and seasonal tasks, ensuring consistency and reliability in operations. Responsibilities include sorting and marking residents’ clothing to prevent mix-ups, operating washers and dryers, and maintaining accurate linen inventory records. This role also involves cooperation with nursing staff to coordinate laundry services efficiently in resident areas, thus supporting the overall flow and function of the facility.
Beyond routine laundry duties, this position demands vigilance regarding safety and sanitation, with expectations to maintain the Laundry Department in a clean and safe state. Knowledge of and adherence to health standards such as Standard Precautions and Exposure Control Plans are critical. Employees must protect resident confidentiality and personal property, and work with sensitivity and patience towards elderly and disabled individuals. The job entails physical tasks within specified demand requirements and a commitment to ongoing education through in-service programs. Ultimately, this role supports the facility's mission to provide respectful and high-quality care by ensuring all laundry-related needs are met with precision and care.
Job Requirements
- practical knowledge of day-to-day laundry care in a nursing facility
- organized and detailed in work performance
- good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience
- genuine caring for elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility
- comply with residents' rights and facility policies and procedures
- perform work tasks within physical demand requirements
- perform essential laundry duties outlined by supervisor
Job Qualifications
- practical knowledge of day-to-day laundry care in a nursing facility
- organized and detailed in work performance
- good communication skills
- self-discipline and patience
- genuine caring for elderly and disabled people
- knowledge of residents' rights and facility policies
- ability to perform essential duties
- ability to maintain confidentiality
Job Duties
- follow a regular schedule of laundry requirements
- follow an uninterrupted work schedule when supervisor is not available
- mark unmarked clothing with appropriate resident name before washing
- wash personal clothing of residents on request
- handle linen services for other facility departments
- coordinate daily laundry services with nursing when performing routine laundry in resident areas
- assure adequate supply of laundry/linen supplies
- keep accurate records of linen inventory
- pick up soiled clothing from designated areas
- operate washers, dryers, and other laundry equipment
- fold, stack, hang, and deliver laundry and linen
- assist in maintaining laundry department cleanliness and safety
- attend in-service education programs
- be familiar with standard precautions and safety procedures
- maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information
- protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse
- protect personal property of residents
- perform other duties as directed by supervisor or administrator
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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