What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry Assistant- Part Time Weekends position at PLEASANT VIEW HOME?
The following job functions have been determined as essential to the position of Laundry Assistant at Pleasant View Home. Functions are accompanied by the frequency range of performance time to complete the task per shift, or by the percentage or duration of work time per shift spent to complete the function. Because of fluctuations in work load demands, and because care-giving tasks often overlap, frequency ranges and percentages vary by assignment, day of week, day, evening, etc. However, because of the nature of the position, low frequency, percentage or duration of time spent on a particular task may not indicate lack of importance.
1. Receive and follow laundry schedule/instructions from your supervisor and/or as outlined in our established laundry service policies and procedures.
2. Collect sort and weigh soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and place in appropriate containers and/or assigned areas.
3. Sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and separate those items that require special stain removal/treatment.
4. Sort, count and wash soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., as established by our operating policies and procedures and as instructed by your supervisor.
5. Press/iron garments as instructed.
6. Fold, count, stack, hang and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., as necessary.
7. During emergency conditions, ensure that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., are distributed to designated areas.
8. Report all incidents/accidents, no matter how minor, to your supervisor immediately.
9. Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your supervisor as soon as possible.
10. Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., to your s ' upervisor immediately.
11. Ensure linen supplies have been replenished in assigned work areas as necessary.
12. Ensure that work/laundry schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift/area.
13. Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs -
14. Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., as approved.
15. Assure that your shift maintains an adequate supply of clean linen, etc., for patient comfort and convenience.
16. Assure that residents rights to fair and equitable treatment, self determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right wage complaints, are followed.
17. Assure that work/assignment areas are clean and equipment, supplies, etc., are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks, end of work day, etc.
18. Keep your work area (s) free of hazardous conditions, i.e., spills, excess laundry carts, baskets, supplies, equipment, etc., to assure that all established safety rules/regulations are followed/maintained at all times.
19. Follow and maintain established procedures on crosscontamination, infectious material, etc., to assure that the highest degree of cleanliness and sanitation is maintained at all times.
The following job functions have been determined as marginal or non-essential to the position of Laundry Assistant at The Pleasant View Home, Inc. (See "Essential Functions" for interpretation of frequency, percentage, and duration.)
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1 Properly set up appropriate "Caution" and safety signs before performing laundry tasks.
2. Assure that work assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored during work periods, as well as before leaving the area for breaks, meals, and end of work day.
3. Turn in and/or report all lost and found items to supervisor.
4. Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc. as directed or requested.
5. Report scarcity of laundry supplies.
6. Clean laundry equipment, carts, washer, dryer, etc.
7. Perform terminal cleaning procedures.
8. Participate in and assist in departmental studies and projects as directed.
9. Assist with completion of appropriate forms and reports.
10. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
V. SKILLS REQUIRED
The following skills needed to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of care-giving of this job in the interest of residents. The ability to:
Read, write and speak the English Language.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public.
Be a minimum of 18 years of age and of good moral character.
Operate commercial laundry equipment in a safe efficient manner.
Work harmoniously with other personnel.
Minimize waste of supplies,'misuse of equipment, etc.
Seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing housekeeping practices.
Be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of washing compounds, liquids, cleaning instructions, etc., as directed.
Recognized and respond to the laundry needs of residents and physical plant.
VI. EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, MACHINES AND/OR TOOLS USED
The following is a list of the principal equipment, materials, machines, tools, etc. used by Laundry Assistant.
<> Clothes Dryer
<> Clothes Washer
<> Chemicals
<> Folding Table
<> Miscellaneous Devices used in a nursing home environment. (Wheel Chair, Oxygen Tank, Walker, etc.)
<> Linen Carts
<> Tubs that hold Soiled Linen
<> Wet Linen
<> Bed and Bath Linen
Qualifications:Read, write and speak the English language
Be at least 15 years of age or older
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Deal tactfully with personnel, residents and visitors
Operate commercial laundry equipment in a safe, efficient manner
Work harmoniously with other personnel