SUMMARY

To launder facility linens and resident’s clothes in accordance with sanitary procedures under the supervision of the Laundry/Housekeeping or Environmental Supervisor.

Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB, and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance. Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

No prior experience or training.

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differencesbetween words and between series of numbers. Ability to point and speak simple sentences.

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurements, volume and distance.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS

Ability to promote positive relationships with residents, visitors and government regulators. Ability to present a professional appearance and attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 86110

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, vibration and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following list of duties is not intended to be restrictive or all inclusive. The fact that certain duties may not be listed does not limit the performance of additional duties.

General Functions

 Ensures laundry schedules are followed.

 Ensure that equipment and adequate supplies are properly maintained.

 Knowledge of equipment operation.

 Keep the environment clean at all times using standard cleaning procedures

 Coordinate daily laundry services with other dept.

Residents’ Rights Functions

 Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.

 Know Resident Rights

 Help residents exercise and/or protect their rights

 Report residents/family complaints/concerns to Administrator

Safety & Job Hazards Functions

 Ensure work areas are safe

 Procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects are strictly adhered to.

 Equipment and supplies are properly stored.

 Ensure Universal Precautions procedures are followed.

 Ensure Infection Control procedures are followed

 Ensure Isolation procedures are followed.

 Ensure Fire, Safety & Sanitation procedures are followed.

 Promptly report any hazardous conditions and equipment to the supervisor.

 Report all accidents and incidents.

Inservice & Staff Developments Functions

 Attend Orientation

 Attend Inservices as required by the state

 Participate in training new staff members as requested.

 Attending staff meetings.

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned. Follow all safety policies to assure the resident safety.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Rotating weekends

Work setting:

• In-person
• Long term care
• Skilled nursing facility

Ability to Commute:

• Glennville, GA 30427 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Glennville, GA 30427: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person