PT Laundry Assistant - Tuesdays,Wednesday,Thursday,Saturday
Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $11.25 - $13.75
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Safe working environment
Employee Discounts
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a facility that prioritizes cleanliness, safety, and resident well-being, operating under stringent federal, state, and local regulations to maintain a high standard of sanitary conditions. This facility is dedicated to providing an environment that supports the health and comfort of its residents, including elderly, disabled, and potentially emotionally upset or hostile individuals. The company emphasizes compliance with safety precautions, effective communication, and teamwork, ensuring that all tasks are performed methodically and with care. The work environment involves interaction with various stakeholders, such as nursing staff, residents, family members, visitors, and regulatory personnel, requiring tact and professionalism... Show More
Job Requirements
- No formal education required
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive criticism
- Ability to work tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
- Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile individuals
- Must be able to speak, write, and understand English sufficiently for effective communication
- Physical ability to perform tasks including standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching
- Ability to lift, pull, push, and carry weights up to 50 lbs
- Must adhere to safety protocols dealing with blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, chemicals, hot water, and mechanical and electrical equipment
Job Qualifications
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive criticism
- Tactfulness in dealing with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
- Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility
- Proficient in speaking, writing, and understanding English sufficiently for effective communication
- No formal education required
- No certifications required
Job Duties
- Ensure that work and cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical
- Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas
- Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies
- Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner
- Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning
- Dispose of personal protective equipment in accordance with established sanitation procedures
- Coordinate routine and terminal disinfectant procedures with nursing service
- Ensure that an adequate supply of laundry and linen supplies to perform daily tasks is maintained in utility and janitorial closets
- Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested
- Perform daily laundry functions and tasks as assigned in accordance with established laundry procedures
- Sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and separate those items that require special stain removal or treatment
- Sort and wash soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., in accordance with established procedures
- Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., to residents daily and/or as instructed
- During emergency conditions, assure that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., are distributed to designated areas as instructed
- Clean floors, including sweeping, dusting, and damp/wet mopping, ensuring appropriate caution/safety signs are set up
- Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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