Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Pick-up soiled articles from residents and/or campus depositories
  •  Weighs, sorts and loads articles into washers. 
  • Record weights on appropriate forms
• Starts machine that automatically washes and rinses articles. 
• Lifts clean, wet articles from washer and places them into dryers for measured time cycles
• Irons articles using mangle iron, or hand iron as necessary. 
• Folds and coordinates cleaned laundry and linen
• Distributes clean linen and/or personal laundry to appropriate residents/patients and departments. 
• Cleans and maintains the laundry and/or linen rooms. 
• Is responsible for occasional housekeeping in assigned area. 
• Maintains communication with contracted personnel responsible for maintenance of machines and chemicals. 
• Demonstrates personal responsibility and respect for self and others. 
• Adheres to all Department policies, procedures, and mandatory requirements. 
• Communicates professionally and courteously with residents, patients, staff, guests, and family members. 
• Follows all Infection Control practices, including hand washing techniques, standard precautions, isolation precautions, and safety precautions. 
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner. 
• Demonstrates excellence in customer service. 
• Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision. 
• Able to adjust to changing situations and needs. 
• Participates in other duties, as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time, which you are qualified for and can reasonably be expected to complete with minimal orientation. 
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  Maintains age-specific safety precautions including:

  •  Elderly - No small or sharp objects or tools that may injure residents, patients, or visitors will be left out. Keep hallways and pathways clear of laundry carts.