Missouri Jobs ∗ Laundry Worker at Buffalo Prarie Care Center for Rehab & Healthcare - Nov-2021

Monday-Friday 1:30-9pm

Duties and Responsibilities

• The primary purpose of this position is to distribute, organize, track, store and maintain records for resident clothing.
• Essential Functions:
• Maintain control of resident clothing.
• Distribute on a daily basis, all resident clothes that have been washed making sure that the name and room number is accurate and legible. If not, the item needs to be relabeled.
• Organize resident's closets
• When new or used clothing is received for a resident, need to complete Resident Clothing Form identifying items received. If there are any T.V.'s, DVD's, VCR's etc. they must be logged onto the Resident Clothing Form.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationship with other employees.
• Interact with residents and their families using clear and professional language; prepare and review written documents accurately and completely.

Safety and Sanitation

• Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving heavy objects.
• Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Keep work assignment areas free of hazardous objects, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
• Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used in the work area. Refer to material safety data sheets (SDSs) when necessary.
• Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor.
• Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing laundry procedures.
• Participate in an in-service training program prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials.
• Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
• Follow established policies governing the use and disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of infectious wastes.

Equipment and Supply Functions

• Ensure that an adequate supply of laundry and linen supplies is maintained in laundry or linen closets to meet the daily needs of the residents.
• Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.
• Keep work area(s) free of hazardous conditions, i.e., spills, excess laundry carts, baskets, supplies, equipment, etc.
• Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Environmental Services Director.
• Report all equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your supervisor as soon as practical.
• Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed, or requested.
• Clean work and supply carts, equipment, etc., as directed.
• Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.

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

Working Conditions

• Works in all areas of the Facility.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies or personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Communicates with laundry personnel and other Facility personnel.
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.

Education

• Not applicable.

Experience

• Not applicable. On-the-job training provided.

Specific Requirements

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of laundry areas, for sanitation, order, and safety.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing laundry practices.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instructions, etc.