Job: Laundry Specialist

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage: $15-$19./hr. 

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description:

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements:

You care.

Laundry Specialist Perks:

• Generous Bonuses
• Growth Opportunities - DOUBLE your salary
• Health Benefits
• 401K

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of your job position is to perform day-to-day activities of the Laundry Department following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are entrusted to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that work and cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
• Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services when performing routine assignments.
• Collect soiled laundry (linens and clothing) from all living and medical units.
• Sort unwashed articles by color and fabric and tracks all items collected.
• Report any shortages or discrepancies in counts to the Housekeeper.
• Load and unload automatic washing and drying machines; wash, fold, and place clean articles on racks by units.
• Press/iron garments as instructed.
• Clean floors and walls (sweeping, mopping, dusting, spot cleaning).
• Clean work/supply carts, equipment, supplies, etc., as requested.
• Maintain accurate record of all in-coming and out-going clothing items
• File laundry sheets and request records for future reference.
• Routinely handle chemicals commonly used in laundry and performs custodial duties in the laundry area.
• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
• Attend and participate in facility mandatory in-service training programs as scheduled.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information including protected health information.
• Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain an appearance of laundry areas, for sanitation, order, and safety
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfectant solutions, etc
• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th grade education
• On-the-job training provided

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in all areas of the facility
• Moves intermittently during working hours Is subject to frequent interruptions Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc
• Communicates with the laundry personnel Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one which hired Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
• Maintains a liaison with other department directors to adequately plan for food services/activities
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.