Laundry Aide (59233)

Responsible to Position Classifications
Environmental Services Coordinator Hourly/Non-exempt

Directly Supervises and Evaluates

None

Is Back Up To: Laundry Aide

Is Backed Up By: Housekeeper

WOODLAND POND CONFORMANCE STATEMENT

In the performance of their respective duties and responsibilities all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Performing quality work with or without direct supervision

• Interacting professionally with other employees, residents, guests, and all others

• Working effectively and in accordance with the Woodland Pond Communication Fundamentals

• Completing tasks independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations

• Complying with all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations as well as Woodland Pond policy and procedure at all times

Position Summary
The Laundry Aide is responsible for issuing, storing, tracking and laundering personal and house linens

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function)

• Collects, sorts, and weighs soiled laundry and places it in the appropriate containers, including removing soiled laundry to the designated soiled linen room

• Washes and dries laundry in accordance with procedures

• Folds, counts and delivers resident clean laundry to the residents and/or their closets or linen closets

• Maintains adequate daily linen supplies in closets on the units and notifies department coordinator of supply needs

• Maintains work area in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner

• Assists with the training and orientation of new laundry aides

• Completes all required training and in-services

• All other duties as assigned

GENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance

• Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties

• Willing to learn and grow

• Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors

• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and/or holidays

• Maintains predictable and reliable attendance, wearing the appropriate uniform as assigned

Qualifications

1. High school graduate or HSE preferred

2. Prior relevant experience preferred

3. Basic computer skills required

4. Able to write legibly, takes oral and written instruction well

5. Able to complete basic math calculations accurately

6. Has demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the elderly or geriatric population

DEgree of travel

Occasional off-site meetings, seminars, and conferences

Disruption to Routine

Must adapt to frequent schedule changes. Possible overtime.

Safety Hazards in Job

Moderate physical and emotional stress associated with food service

Physical Demands	Never	Occasionally	Frequently	Continually
Sit	X
Stand				X
Walk				X
Bend/Stoop			X
Squat			X
Crawl			X
Climb	X
Reach Above Shoulder Level			X
Kneel		X
Balance				X
Lift, Carry, Push, Pull
Maximum 10 Lbs.				X
Maximum 20 Lbs.			X
Maximum 50 Lbs.		X
Maximum Over 50 Lbs.	X
Must Be Able To
See				X
Hear				X
Speak				X
Use One Hand				X
Use Both Hands				X
Environmental Conditions	Never	Occasionally	Frequently	Continually
Involves Being
Inside				X
Outside		X
Exposed to Temperatures of
32ûF and less		X
100ûF and more		X
Wet & Humid Conditions		X
Noise, Vibration		X
Fumes, Dust			X
Hazards, Exposure	Never	Occasionally	Frequently	Continually
Infectious Wastes		X
Toxic Chemicals		X
Needles/Body Fluids		X
Radiation	X
Chemotherapeutics	X

Occasionally = 1% to 33% of the time

Frequently = 34% to 66% of the time

Continually = 67% to 100% of the time

Employers Disclaimer

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor

• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ‘at will’ employment relationship

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I have read and understand the responsibilities of my position at Woodland Pond as outlined in this job description.