Laundry Aide - Arbor Hills

Laundry Assistant
Full time: 10a-6:30pm (Full Time) 4/2 rotating days
Wage: $17/hr

Arbor Hills Skilled Nursing and Rehab is in search of a Laundry Worker to join our team.

The primary purpose of your job position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Laundry Department 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 the Director of Housekeeping Services, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner and that an adequate supply of linen is on hand at all times to meet the needs of the residents.

Essential Duties (include but are not limited to):

• Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials.
• Perform day-to-day laundry functions as assigned.
• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established laundry procedures.
• Collect, sort, and weigh soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and place in appropriate containers or assigned areas.
• 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.
• Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., to residents daily and/or as instructed.
• Discard sharps into designated containers.
• Follow established handwashing procedures.
• Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor.
• Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing laundry procedures.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, rewarding healthcare benefits, and excellent career growth opportunities.

Qualifications:

• No experience required. On-the-job training provided.
• 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 laundry areas, for sanitation, order, and safety.