Laundry Attendant Full Time

Summary/Objective:

Provides daily laundry services for the residents to ensure a safe clean and sanitary environment in accordance with laws regulations and facility guidelines.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides daily laundry services to residents in an effective and efficient manner. 
• Gathers and weighs soiled personal items linens garments etc. and places in appropriate containers. 
• Sorts stained items for treatment/stain removal. 
• Folds hangs and distributes personal items linens and garments to resident rooms. 
• Follows the facilitys laundry schedule to ensure timely services to the residents.
• Reports any repairs needed to equipment to EVS Director/Supervisor. 
• Cleans equipment and work areas as assigned by EVS Director/Supervisor. 
• Participates in activities related to ensuring a clean and safe environment.
• Be knowledgeable of Federal State and facilitys rules regulations policies and procedures. 
• Attend inservice educational programs. 
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties. 
• Understand facilitys fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies. 
• Perform other department duties assigned by the EVS Director/Supervisor.

Hourly Rate: $15.00 $16.00

Qualifications :

Competencies:

1. Customer Service Oriented.
2. Professionalism.
3. Safety Practices.
4. Resident Rights.
5. General Knowledge of Laundry Equipment and Skills.

Work Environment:

This position requires lifting up to forty pounds (40lbs). Primarily works throughout the facility including resident rooms; bends lifts sits stands and moves frequently throughout the shift; deals with frequent interruptions and possibly upset residents and family members; works regularly scheduled shifts with possible weekends holidays and other hours based on resident needs; participates in required continuing education programs; subject to odors falls burns and exposure to infectious diseases waste blood and body fluids.

Physical Demands:

Stands and walks continuously throughout the working day. Reaches stoops bends lifts carries and works with laundry supplies and equipment. Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents. Must be free from infection or diseases. Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is an hourly position with expected hours to include: days evenings some weekends and some holidays.

Travel:              N/A

Required Education and Experience:

1. Ability to read write and speak English. 
2. High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred. Minimum one (1) year laundry experience in a healthcare setting is desired. 
3. General knowledge of laundry and infection prevention.

Preferred Education and Experience:    N/A

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff residents family members and the public. 
• Motor coordination and manual dexterity are required to operate housekeeping equipment.
• Willingness to perform routine repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions. 
• Ability to read understand and follow directions and work assignments. Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during an emergency situation. 
• Must be patient and tolerant toward staff residents and family members. 

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Hourly Rate: $15.00 $16.00

Additional Information :

AAP/EEO Statement:

Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime