What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry Assistant position at Rivergate Health Care Center?
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Choose to work in an environment where YOU matter at Rivergate Health Care Center! You will be provided the training, supplies and support you need, so you can focus on the job at hand without any unnecessary stressors. Our full complement of staff allows you to provide the attention to the residents, without the mandating, agency or pool. Enjoy our electronic scheduling system and the flexibility it provides in allowing you to pick up shifts at YOUR convenience.
Position Summary
The Laundry Aide performs day to day laundry services ensuring patients’ laundry needs are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Prior health care experience preferred
Specific Job Requirements
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
- Perform day to day laundry functions including: collecting, sorting, ironing, folding, stacking, hanging, and distributing
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
