What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry Assistant position at Macon HealthCare Center?
Laundry Assistant for family - oriented SNF in Macon, MO
Macon HealthCare Center is looking for a Laundry Assistant to join their team! This position includes loading washers, gathering dirty laundry, folding/storing laundry, operating washing machines & dryers according to manufacturer's and center's policy, and other duties as assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Report to laundry at the assigned time and gather dirty laundry as instructed.
- Load washers with dirty linens and prepare linen for morning change.
- Keep dirty linen separate from clean linen at all times.
- Check water temperature of each washing machine to be sure it is at least 150°.
- Clean all lint traps in accordance with center policy or at least once per shift.
- Check levels of laundry detergents, softeners and bleach are checked and that center policy is followed for refilling.
- Keep floors, walls and equipment are kept clean.
- Remove clean laundry from washer and load dryer, making sure that clean laundry does not touch the floor.
- Operate washing machines and dryers are operated in accordance with manufacturer’s and center’s policy and procedures.
- Removed dry clothes from dryer, fold and store in accordance with center policy.
- Inform supervisor of any problems with equipment so that repairs can be made.
- Shut down all equipment in laundry in accordance with center policy when fire alarm sounds.
- Other duties which may be assigned from time to time.
- Be familiar with and follow all federal, state and center policies and procedures.
- Work safely, following proper procedures when using chemical agents.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be able to read Standard English.
- Must be able to operate standard and commercial laundry machinery.
- Must be able to understand and follow instructions.
- Must be flexible, be a team player, and have a positive attitude
Macon HealthCare Center offers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, uniforms, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match, stock options, and more.
We offer competitive rates and benefits for part time employment including dental, vision, disability insurance, uniforms, 401 (k) with generous company match, and more.
National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.
The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply online or find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/macon/ (https://nhccare.com/locations/macon/)
We look forward to talking with you!! EOE
Skills
Preferred- Training - Housekeeping/Laundry
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