Laundry Aide - PT

Job Summary: Ensure and enhance the health and well-being of our Residents by laundering clothing, bedding and other textiles according to standards of cleanliness, serviceability and infection control.

Dietary Functions

• Identifies and sorts different types of soiled laundry for processing according to established policy
• Loads and operates commercial laundry machines
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment
• Follows all routines and procedures related to
• Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines
• Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect of Residents per facility policy
• Reports any equipment malfunction to the designated staff member

Personnel Functions

• Attends designated staff meetings as scheduled
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other staff, whether within the nursing department or inter-departmental personnel
• Completes assigned training in a timely manner
• Utilizes materials and supplies in an efficient, cost-effective manner
• Remains free of criminal conviction that may preclude employment in the nursing home setting (including but not limited to theft, battery, assault)
• Reports any pending criminal or civil charges or matters to the Administrator by the next business day
• Learns and follows fire and other work safety policies
• Follows all facility policies and procedures
• Follows the direction of the Dietary Manager, Administrator and/or Director of Nursing
• Always represents the United Pioneer Home in a positive manner unless contraindicated by law
• Performs other duties as qualified for and as directed