Housekeeping and Laundry Aid

Our expectation is that you will perform your job in a manner consistent with our Core Values CELEBRATION – ACCOUNTABILITY - PASSION FOR LEARNING - LOVE ONE ANOTHER - INTELLIGENT RISK TAKING - CUSTOMER SECOND - OWNERSHIP

POSITION SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to perform the day-to-day activities of both the Housekeeping and Laundry Departments in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or Housekeeping Supervisor. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, visitors, and staff through the proper cleaning of resident and common areas and the collection, processing, distribution, and management of resident laundry and facility linens. The Housekeeper/Laundry Aide ensures that housekeeping and laundry services are delivered efficiently, safely, and in a manner that promotes the highest quality of care and resident satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Laundry

• Adheres to and assures compliance with Code of Conduct, facility policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. This includes, but is not limited to, Department of Health, Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
• Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used in the work area. Refer to material safety data sheets (MSDSs) when necessary.
• Follow established policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials.
• Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
• Other(s) that may become necessary/appropriate to assure that our laundry department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Ensure that an adequate supply of laundry/linen supplies is maintained in laundry/linen closets to meet the daily needs of the residents.
• Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
• Collect, sort, and weigh soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc. and place in appropriate containers or assigned areas. Laundry items may exceed 30 pounds.
• Sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and separate those items that require special stain removal/treatment.
• Sort, count, and wash soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., in accordance with established procedures.
• Press/iron garments as instructed. This requires standing until ironing is finished.
• Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., to residents daily and/or as instructed.
• Transportation of laundry, linen, garments, etc. includes, but is not limited to, pushing a cart that may exceed 30 pounds.
• Clean floors, including sweeping, dusting, and damp/wet mopping. (NOTE: Assure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.)
• Keep walls and ceilings clean by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.
• Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from equipment or floor surfaces, using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.
• Assure that the residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are well established and maintained at all times.
• Knock before entering a resident’s room.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Housekeeping

• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.
• Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned.
• Empty and sanitize ash trays daily. (NOTE: Ash trays must be emptied into appropriate metal containers with self-closing cover devices.)
• Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc., daily as instructed.
• Clean, wash sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures. Ensure that water marks are removed from fixtures.
• Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways.
• Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. (NOTE: Ensure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.)
• Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
• Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.
• Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
• Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.
• Clean vacant rooms as assigned.
• Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day.
• Perform isolation cleaning procedures in accordance with established infection control procedures.
• Discard infectious wastes into appropriate containers.
• Assure that the residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are well established and maintained at all times.
• Knock before entering a resident’s room.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Working Conditions

• Works in all areas of the facility.
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is empathetic and caring towards residents, family members, personnel and visitors.
• Communicates with housekeeping personnel and other department personnel.
• Weekends and holidays when necessary.
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Physical Mental and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of housekeeping areas, must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfecting solutions, etc.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person