Laundry

at Stoneybrook Retirement Community in Manhattan, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities 

Laundry employees tend to laundry machines to clean Facility linens and resident’s personal items. Loads  clothing/linens into washer and adds specified amount of detergent or other cleaning agents. Lifts clean, wet items  from washer and places them into dryers for measured time cycles. Sorts dry items, folds and places items in  appropriate storage shelves or resident rooms.  

The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be  required to perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures. 
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator, Director of Nursing or Unit  Manager. 
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity. 
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information. 
• Report to work on time and as scheduled. 
• Wash and dry resident clothing and facility linens. 
• Sort and fold linens and resident clothing. 
• Deliver all resident laundry as designated.  
• Ensures that all clothes and linens are mended and ready to use/wear.  
• Understand functions of various soaps, bleaches and uses them appropriately. 
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area. 
• Cleans filters on dryers are directed. 
• Coordinates with Supervisor for inventory needs. 
• Follow Housekeeping/Laundry Manual when working.  
• Assure compliance to all State and Federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials and fire safety.  
• Maintains resident confidentiality at all times.  

Equal Opportunity Employer