Laundry Aide - 1St Shift

JOB TITLE: Laundry Aide DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services REPORTS TO: Environmental Services Director HOURS: Rotating Schedule that will include weekdays and weekend hours. This position does require working every other weekend. Weekdays 7am 3:00pm M-F or 8:00am 4:00pm and Every other Weekend 6am 2:00pm or 7:00am 3:00pm CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt / Hourly POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for gathering, labeling, washing, drying, folding and distributing laundry for the Coble Creek Healthcare facility. Essential Duties:

• May be required to perform other duties in keeping with the nature of this position which will not significantly alter the job requirements. Working Conditions and Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to sit, stand, bend, reach and move intermittently during work. Performance of job duties subject to frequent interruptions. Regularly communicate with supervisor and other staff, volunteers, family members and guests. Possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to meet the responsibilities of the job.
• This position will adhere to the environmental and infection control standards established by OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Gather soiled laundry from the nursing care areas and transport to the Laundry area.
• Respond and react in a kind, polite, and professional manner with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and supervisors.
• When handling individual residents laundry, ensure it is labeled, laundered and returned appropriately.
• As required, provide services in the Housekeeping area.
• Able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., up to 25 pounds.
• Wash, dry, and fold all laundry. Return all laundered items to the nursing care areas, ensuring placement in the proper locations.
• Report all unusual conditions, behaviors, and/or resident concerns to the appropriate Management/Supervisory staff in a timely manner.
• May be required to work independently or assist others in the cleaning of other facilities or residences of the organization.
• May be required to adjust scheduled time or work beyond normal hours for planned activities/events and emergencies. May be exposed to odors from cleaning/laundry supplies, equipment, and /or waste. Education and/or Experience: One or more years of laundry experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.