Laundry Aide

Laundry Worker provides a clean, sanitary, safe environment for clients/patients/residents, staff, and visitors. Provides laundry/linen-related services for clients/patients/residents and staff. Ensures the provision of the day-to-day activities of the Laundry Department, providing high quality services and high standards of cleanliness. Ensures that an adequate supply of linen is on hand and performs the job in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1) Ability to prioritize work assignments to complete tasks in a timely manner.
2) Ability to follow instructions.
3) Ability to clean and sanitize all assigned areas.
4) Ability to function with minimal supervision.
5) Ability to understand basic infection control procedures.
6) Ability to understand and carryout emergency evacuation, fire and safety procedures.
7) Ability to handle and mix chemicals safely and properly per manufacturer’s requirements.
8) Ability to operate computer operated washers and dryers.
9) Ability to recognize maintenance problems and report them immediately.
10) Ability to communicate with residents/family members should a concern or problem arise.
11) Must be able to identify printed names on clothing.
12) Understands the attached Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions related to this
position.
13) Ability to perform other duties as assigned.