Summary of Duties:

• Inventories clothing and personal items brought in with new patients and marks with proper identification.
• Picks up soiled linen from each wing throughout shift;
• Prepares articles for washing by unbuttoning, turning pockets out, and unrolling sleeves;
• Sorts soiled laundry into appropriate loads for washing
• Follows standard washing procedures to add soap solution and other chemicals to wash;
• Washes contaminated linens separately from other linens. 
• Dries linens and patient’s clothing in dryer. 
• Checks condition of linens for worn spots or tears;
• Folds linen and returns sufficient amount of linen to clean linen room on each wing for needs of day;
• Distributes laundry to appropriate patient. 

Maintains equipment used in performing duties;

• Cleans washers and dryers, dryer lint filters, and soap dispensers at end or near end of shift;
• Brushes spillage from floor into drain.
• Cleans and replaces liners daily as assigned. 

Reports allegations of patient abuse, neglect and/or misappropriation of patient property 

Follows established safety policies and procedures

Observes safety needs of patients as indicated in care plan

Wears and/or uses safety equipment and supplies when indicated and properly trained to use

Demonstrates job-specific knowledge of fire and disaster preparedness during drills or actual situations 

Attends and participates in scheduled in-service training

Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; ability to read and understand directions. Experience preferred but not required. 

Physical Demands:

Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting, moving, and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; Exerting considerable force frequently, and/or intermediate force constantly to move objects and patients.

Reaching, handling, fingering, talking, hearing, visual near acuity, bending, stooping and walking.

Working Conditions:

Inside with exposure to noise and vibration, heat, and temperature, wet and humid conditions, and considerable exposure to disagreeable conditions including odor and infection.

Works with other laundry aides, elderly patients, families and other health care staff members. 

Disclaimer:

This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned.