What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry Assistant position at NHC and Affiliates?
Position: Laundry Assistant
NHC Place at Cool Springs is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Laundry Assistant to join our team. The position is responsible for collecting personal patient linen from each nursing unit, washing/drying, and returning. This position also helps with center linen to ensure adequate linen availability on all nursing units. This includes gathering linen, sorting, washing, drying, folding and returning clean linen to floors.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Are determined by the center and may include, but are not limited to the following:
- 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 in compliance with all regulations.
- Clean all lint traps in accordance with center policy or at least once per shift.
- Check levels of laundry detergents, softeners and bleach according to center policy.
- 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.
- 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.
National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality 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 today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/nhc-place-cool-springs/
We look forward to talking with you!
NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.