EVS Laundry Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this job position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Laundry Department in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing The Overlook/MHS operating and safety standards in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

POSITION DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure that work and cleaning schedules are followed as closely as is practical.

• Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called.

• Perform all duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision.

• Attend and participate in in-service education classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as directed.

• Attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens standards.

• Perform day-to-day Laundry functions as assigned in a safe efficient manner.

• Discard infectious waste into appropriate containers.

• Maintain cleanliness of environment, including bathrooms, offices, mechanical area, behind washers and dryers, carts, etcClean and polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, etc. in resident rooms and common areas.

• Remove all trash and linen from department area.

• Clean floors to include dusting, dry/wet mopping, disinfecting, burnishing, waxing, etc.

• Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning.

• Remove dirt, dust, grease, films, etc. from surfaces using proper cleaning and disinfecting method.

• Discard waste and trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacles with plastic liner.  Spot clean inside and outside of trash receptacle when needed.

• Ensure that work assignment areas are clean and that equipment, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times throughout the day, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of your shift.

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as per training, signage and product labels. 

• Adhere to safety regulations as per departmental training, (i.e. wet floor signs, caution tape, electrical cords laid along walls).

• Ensure that an adequate supply of EVS supplies to perform daily

• Report burned out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, etc.

• Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., when requested.

• Clean work / supply carts, equipment, etc., as needed.

• Accountable for maintaining the confidentiality and security of all facility, medical staff and resident data and information.

• Shall be accountable for abiding by all relevant Overlook policies and procedures.

• Assist in the orientation and training of new Team Members

• Maintain up to date and accurate required regulatory documentation as requested

• Complete all annual training and education requirements

• Use of The Overlook’s Work Order system (Worxhub) for customer requests and preventative maintenance

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Generalized knowledge in the use of laundry equipment.

• Prior experience in long-term care facility laundry helpful, but not necessary.

• Good communication skills with co-workers and residents

• Valid Driver’s License