What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper Laundry Aide position at Beechwood Post Acute & Transitional Care?
We are seeking a reliable Housekeeping Laundry Aide to join the Beechwood team.
The Housekeeping Laundry Aide will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the facility and doing the resident laundry. In addition, assisting with moving furniture and equipment, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment in compliance with the public health code.
Responsibilities:
Provide excellent customer services to residents, family and staff.
Cleans all common areas according to standards and practices including nursing stations, elevators, halls, landings, stairs, resident activity areas, lobbies, and offices as scheduled or requested by the supervisor.
Thoroughly cleans all assigned resident rooms and bathrooms.
Floor care, including sweeping and mopping.
Assist with moving furniture and equipment as needed.
Empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste properly
Unload deliveries and stock supplies.
Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies
Perform light maintenances tasks.
Report broken equipment or safety issues to supervisor.
Vacuum all exposed areas completely, including edges.
Washes inside of windows as needed.
Assist with cleaning wheelchairs and equipment.
Laundry Services
Perform day-to-day laundry functions as assigned.
Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established laundry procedures.
Collect linen, garments, etc., and place in appropriate containers or assigned areas.
Wash soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., in accordance with established procedures.
Fold, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., to residents daily and/or as instructed.
Clean floors, including damp/wet mopping.
Keep walls clean by washing, wiping, spot cleaning, disinfecting.
Remove dirt dust, grease, film, etc., from equipment or floor surfaces, using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to take appropriate action.
Ability to visually assess all aspects of facility.
Ability to distinguish smells and temperatures and to hear and respond to pages.
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs
Ability to walk, reach, bend, lift, grasp, pull, stretch, stoop and have fine hand coordination.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred but we will train the right candidate.
A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
Understands the practices surrounding the proper handling of biohazardous waste.
Equal Opportunity Employer.