About the Role
Perform the day-to-day activities of the Laundry Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Ensure the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner and that an adequate supply of linen is available to meet resident needs.
Responsibilities
- Ensure work/cleaning schedules are followed.
- Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor.
- Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.
- Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.
- Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving heavy objects.
- Ensure assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
- Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials.
- Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.
- Keep work area(s) free of hazardous conditions.
- Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary/directed.
- Ensure equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
- Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established laundry procedures.
- During emergency conditions, assure that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., are distributed to designated areas as instructed.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
- Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
Requirements
- Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc.
- Must maintain the appearance of laundry areas, for sanitation, order and safety.
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instructions, etc.
- Should be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet.
- Should be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
Skills
- Following written and oral instructions
- Chemical mixing
- Using safety equipment
- Handling infectious materials
- Maintaining confidentiality
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full Time
About the Company
- Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Duval
