Laundry Attendant

POSITION: LAUNDRY ATTENDANT

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

JOB SUMMARY: The Laundry Attendant is responsible for collecting, cleaning, and redistributing resident and community laundry. The Laundry Attendant performs these duties adhering to department procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Operate washer, dryer and iron to provide clean resident and community laundry and linen.
• Sort laundry from dryer and fold, wrap or hang items; redistribute laundry to community storage areas and residents.
• Collect and transport soiled laundry from various areas of the community to the laundry room following department procedures,
• Adhere to departmental policies involving risk of exposure to bodily fluids and foster proper precautions when cleaning clothing, linen, and isolation laundry.
• Ensure all resident laundry is properly labeled to allow for proper redistribution.
• Maintain par inventory levels of community laundry such as bed sheets and towels; notify supervisor of shortages.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance of laundry equipment while reporting any observations concerning structural equipment wear defects or malfunctioning equipment.
• Initiate request for supplies and equipment needs to supervisor as well as confirm chemicals are labeled and stored correctly.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

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 team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.

No educational requirement. Must have ability to perform basic arithmetic, understand measurements and follow written and oral instructions.

No experience required. A willingness to learn is needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors, and team members.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: The physical responsibilities of this position constantly require effective climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, twisting, smelling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. This position often involves medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned or make general observations of the community; close visual acuity, such as reading printed material, inspection of small defects, and using measurement devices; perform activities with visual acuity within arm’s reach such as operating machines. The functions of this position are conducted in a temperature controlled environment and not substantially exposed to adverse environment conditions and may be routinely be exposed to noise, vibration, working hazards such as proximity to moving parts, mechanical equipment, exposure to heat, exposure to chemicals, work in close quarters, narrow aisles or passage ways, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, cleaning chemicals, dust, odors and a variety of pets.

INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The occupant of this position must be able to perform the responsibilities of the position well under pressure. The position requires adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. This position requires the ability to deal with and find resolution to problems and maintain a productive working relationship with team members and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of others. It also requires adaptability to fluctuate between priorities daily while being responsive to needs as they arise.

OSHA Category Classification:

Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them.