Housekeeping/ Laundry Aide

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Description

Work Unit Overview: Housekeeping/ Laundry Aide’s essential functions help maintain a clean environment for residents and staff in accordance with Madison County policies and Federal regulations.

Job Summary:

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  Laundry: The laundry aide handles, folds, sorts, stores, processes and transports laundry and linen throughout the facility so that sufficient supplies are available to meet the resident’s needs. Laundry services are provided in accord with facility policies and procedures and in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations to enhance resident comfort and enhance the quality of life.
• Housekeeping: The housekeeping aide provides cleaning services to provide a safe, sanitary, comfortable and homelike environment for residents, staff and the public. Housekeeping services provided are in accord with facility policies and procedures and consistent with state and federal laws and regulations to maintain an environment that enhances the quality of life for residents.

Essential Functions

LAUNDRY

• Sorts soiled laundry according to departmental procedures for handling linen and for infection control. Loads appropriate amount of laundry into washing machine. Adds correct amount of detergent.
• Maintains separation between soiled and clean laundry.
• Cares for resident's personal laundry according to each individual's personal needs and preferences. Delivers clean laundry to resident's room. Requests resident's permission before entering room.
• Follows facility procedures to ensure that personal laundry is always returned, without damage from the laundry process, to the owner.
• Operates laundry equipment according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Follows all safety information and procedures when using chemical compounds. Refers to product labels and Material Safety Data Sheets for information. Keeps all products in original containers. Asks supervisor for assistance if unsure of proper handling techniques.
• Inspects laundry item by item and reports wear and damage to supervisor.
• Returns clean laundry and linens to units promptly. Stocks linen carts and closets as scheduled. Notifies supervisor of any difficulty in meeting unit needs for laundry. Places laundry carts in proper position on units.
• Communicates with supervisor throughout the shift as needed. Reports injury to self or others to supervisor immediately.
• Monitors workplace for safety and fire hazards. Corrects or reports potential problems to supervisor. Reports housekeeping, maintenance and equipment problems promptly to supervisor.
• Maintains workplace in orderly, clean manner. Stores supplies and equipment in proper places when not in use.
• Assists supervisor with preparation for state inspection. Attends survey training. Interacts with state and federal surveyors as instructed by supervisor.
• Attends in-service education programs as assigned. Applies information to job tasks.
• Participates in fire and disaster drills. In the event of an emergency carries out assigned duties to assure resident safety.

• Cleans (dust, dry mop, wet mop, sanitize, scrub) assigned resident rooms, bathrooms and common areas daily according to facility procedures.
• Respects resident s' privacy and preferences about room arrangement, personal items. Knocks before entering resident rooms and bath rooms.
• Cleans walls, ceilings, windows, mirrors, waxes floors according to department procedure and cleaning schedules.
• Replenishes necessary supplies for staff and/or residents use in respective areas. Reports supply needs to supervisor.
• Takes appropriate actions to secure housekeeping supplies are out of reach of residents at all times.
• Disposes of trash and waste, including biohazardous waste and other materials that require special handling only in accord with facility procedures.
• Post signs indicating a safety hazard any time housekeeping activities pose an environmental hazard to staff, residents, visitors or others in the facility.
• Uses personal protective equipment when at risk of exposure to blood or other potentially hazardous body fluids and at all other times indicated by facility policies and procedures.
• Complies with all safety instructions and procedures when using chemical substances. Refers to labels and material safety data sheets for instructions. Keeps all chemicals and cleaning supplies in their original containers. Asks supervisor for assistance if unsure of proper handling techniques.
• Monitor sand reports all evidence of rodents or pests to supervisor.
• Communicates with supervisor throughout the shift and as needed.
• Operates janitorial and cleaning equipment in accordance with manufactures specifications.
• Assists supervisor with preparations for state inspections. Attends survey training and interacts with state surveyors as instructed.
• Reports in jury to self or others to supervisor immediately.
• Attends in-service education programs as assigned. Applies information to job t asks.
• Monitors workplace for safety and fire hazards and corrects or reports potential problems. Reports housekeeping and maintenance problems, including equipment breakdown to maintenance supervisor.
• Participates in fire and disaster drill s. In the event of an emergency carries out the assigned duties to assure resident safety.

Education and Experience

This job requires education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Prior Housekeeping/laundry experience.

The job requires freedom from illegal use of drugs and freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care setting are ineligible for employment in this position.

Must pass a background check.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be self- motivated and cooperative, have appositive attitude, be able to perform under minimum supervision and dress appropriately for the position.
• Must have general knowledge of cleaning and laundry work.

Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity.