Laundry Assistant EOW

Community Name:

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Performs all general laundry duties
• Inventories clothing and personal items brought in with new residents and marks with proper identification, as requested
• Picks up brutes with soiled linen from each wing throughout shift
• Prepares articles for washing by unbuttoning, turning pockets out and unrolling sleeves
• Sorts soiled laundry into appropriate loads for washing
• Follows standard washing procedures to add soap solution, bluing and other chemicals to wash
• Washes contaminated linens separately from other linens
• Dries linens and residents' clothing in dryer
• Presses garments
• Checks condition of linens for worn spots or tears
• Folds linen and returns sufficient amount of linen to clean linen room on each wing for needs of day
• Distributes laundry to appropriate resident
• Follows policy on unmarked clothing
• Maintains equipment used in performing duties
• Cleans washers and dryers, dryer lint filters and soap dispensers at end or near end of shift or per policy
• Cleans brutes and replaces liners daily as assigned
• Assists in quarterly inventory process
• Records laundry weights monthly
• Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures and protocol for residents in all special care units
• Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships
• Performs all other duties as assigned or directed

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication , Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication , Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

Skills & Abilities

• Education:
  
  High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED):
  Preferred
• Experience:
  
  No prior experience necessary
• Computer Skills:
  Must possess basic computer skills
• Other Requirements:
  Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language and follow instructions;
  Previous experience preferred but not required;
  Ability to operate/utilize basic laundry equipment and supplies;
  Must be able to work with other laundry aides, elderly residents, families and other health care staff members;
  Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

We're an equal opportunity employer . All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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Preferred

Job Industries

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