Job Description

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITES

The primary functions and responsibilities of this position are as follows. Additional duties may be added as necessary to meet the needs of the facility. You will be evaluated on your ability to perform these functions competently with minimal supervision and/or reminders.

1) Gather soiled laundry from various locations throughout the facility and transport to laundry area according to established procedures and schedules.

2) Sort soiled laundry by color, fabric, type, etc., and prepare for washing by pre-soaking/spotting as needed and according to established procedures.

3) Load washers and dryers to proper capacity, set proper cycle/time/temperature, dispense proper detergents/chemicals or set dispensing equipment, according to procedures and instructions.

4) Neatly fold/hang/stack items from dryer specific to different types of items, fabric content, size; recognize items in need of ironing and iron items.

5) Recognize items in need of repair or beyond repair; mend items in need of mending; "without" items beyond repair/in need of replacement and reports to supervisor.

6) Distribute clean laundry to general storage areas and resident rooms according to established procedures and in time frames, and in accordance with residents' rights and facility loss/theft control practices.

7) Maintain washers/dryers/other equipment and laundry area in clean, proper operating condition according to established schedules and procedures.

8) Perform established infection control, universal precautions, and safety procedures

a) transporting/handling/processing/storing soiled and clean laundry

b) use and storage of laundry and cleaning chemicals

c) disposal of refuse and waste materials

9) Follow material safety data sheets (MSDS).

10) Follow schedules for the laundry department.

11) Follow laundry procedures in accordance with facility policy.

12) Follow waste disposal procedures in accordance with facility policy.

13) Properly use and care for laundry equipment.

14) Use laundry supplies properly and efficiently.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $13.50 per hour

Work Location: In person