Job description

The laundry aide will maintain all areas of the laundry, including laundry processing equipment and linen cupboards in a clean, hygienic and tidy condition.

Ensure that all cleaning equipment and materials are maintained in a safe, clean and efficient condition and reporting to the NHA where any item of such equipment requires repair or replacement.

Ensure that all chemicals used in the laundry room are replenished as required and that the NHA or maintenance is made aware of the need to order chemical stocks to ensure the continuous operation of laundry processing.

Process all household linen and residents’ personal clothing, ensuring that items are processed at the correct temperatures according to the type of fabric and that all items are thoroughly cleansed and stain free.

Ensure that any items that require thermal disinfection are processed correctly and that infection control policies are strictly adhered to, including the correct method of handling items that have been soiled by body products including the use of personal protective equipment.

Ensure that all items of household linen and residents’ personal clothing are ironed and pressed as required to maintain a high standard of finished articles, then deliver finished items to residents’ rooms.

Ensure that all items of personal clothing and household linen are in a good state of repair and bringing to the attention of the Social Worker where any items require replacement. Check that personal clothing is clearly labeled with the resident’s name.

Follows proper techniques in the use of chemicals and potentially hazardous materials in the workplace and ensures that established infection control and universal precaution practices are maintained when performing laundry procedures.

Ensures personal and staff compliance to all State and Federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials, and fire safety.

To understand the need to promote the privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfillment of all residents, treating all with respect.

Attends and/or participates in required meetings, training, and inservices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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