Laundry Aide

Laundry Department Position

Assist with the processing and delivering of linen inside and outside of the Laundry Department as assigned and serves as a back-up for Housekeeping Aides. Strives to incorporate the philosophy and mission of Our Lady of Peace and to incorporate the Facility's goal of : Quality care in a personal manner with total regard for individual human dignity. Adheres to Facility Standards of Conduct and practices the Core Values of Service of the Poor, Reverence, Integrity, Wisdom, Creativity and Dedication. Represents OLP accurately and honestly. Acts with integrity and in the best interest of OLP. Identifies instances of non-compliance and takes appropriate action, including reporting violations of the CRP. Adheres to Facility policy or regulations. Business relationships are conducted in the best interest of OLP, free of gifts, favors or other improper inducements.

Position Accountabilities and Performance Criteria. The following are essential job accountabilities :

• Load and unload linen from washer and dryer. Sorts linen in clean area in preparation for finishing. (30%)
• Application of Knowledge Performance Criteria - Carefully hangs and folds the residents' clothes to be distributed. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards, insuring cross contamination between areas does not occur.
• Communications Performance Criteria - Alerts supervisor to malfunction / defective equipment and replacement of worn out wearing apparel. Alert supervisor of missing name tags from resident's clothes.
• Collaboration Performance Criteria - Assists and rotates with other workers in department.
• Planning / Timeliness Performance Criteria - Completes work assignments within given period of time.
• Pick up and sort soiled linen from all soiled utility rooms. (10%)
• Application of Knowledge Performance Criteria - Accurately separates heavily stained or torn garments and routes for re-washing or mending. Uses universal precautions when handling soiled linen.
• Planning / Timeliness Performance Criteria - Is able to prioritize work assignments effectively. Does not waste time in idle conversation with co-workers. Keeps work areas and storage rooms neat and orderly.
• Deliver linen to user departments according to preestablished par levels and schedules. Distribute emergency supplies as needed. (10%)
• Application of Knowledge Performance Criteria - Is able to complete his / her work assignments independently. Maintains confidentiality of all Facility, staff and resident information.
• Collaboration Performance Criteria - Assists other co-workers with work load when his / her work load is complete.
• Count and stack linens and disposable briefs for distribution and places them on shelves. (10%)
• Communications Performance Criteria - Reports linen supply shortages to supervisor.
• Collaboration Performance Criteria - Takes on additional assignments when able without complaint.
• Deliver personal clothes to residents and labels personal clothes for identity purposes. (10%)
• Application of Knowledge Performance Criteria - Insuring clothes are put away neatly. Demonstrates HIPAA regulations by being able to verbalize and practices the policy of confidentiality of residents information.
• Resident Relations Performance Criteria - Carefully distributes resident clothes to their room, insuring label matches resident's name.
• Attend all inservices and meetings as required. (6%)
• Application of Knowledge Performance Criteria - Projects poise, authority, and a positive image. Wear appropriate clothing and accessories, giving proper attention to personal hygiene. Wears Facility ID Badge while on duty. Infection Control Competency : Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to all infection control procedures including proper hand washing techniques, contact with blood spills and universal precautions.
• Competency : Participates in drills and demonstrates knowledge of Plan for Department. Attends all mandatory inservices. Attends department meetings as required and scheduled.
• Help to clean machines and floors and performs other cleaning duties as needed. (4%)
• Collaboration Performance Criteria - Assists in care and maintenance of departmental facilities, equipment and supplies. The following duties may be reassigned :
• Clean residents rooms including dusting furniture, woodwork, equipment and dust mop floors. Polishes and cleans fixtures in utility rooms and bathrooms. (5%)
• Application of Knowledge Performance Criteria - Empties and cleans wastes baskets, relines containers and liners. Demonstrates accurate knowledge of chemicals used in performing duties. Maintain residents / employee information confidential at all times. Collects refuge and regulated medical waste and disposes of it according to the established policy and procedure. Adheres to all safety issues relative to hazardous waste, soiled linen and proper wearing apparel.
• Planning / Timeliness Performance Criteria - Completes job duties within required timeframe, according to established schedules or workflow requirements.
• Clean residents work areas throughout the Facility including, but not limited to, physical therapy, resident dining area etc. (5%)
• Application of Knowledge Performance Criteria - Keeps work areas and storage rooms neat and orderly. Maintains confidentiality of all Facility, staff and resident information.
• Perform resident discharge cleaning which includes beds, bedside stands, overbed tables, drawers and closets, etc. (5%)
• Application of Knowledge Performance Criteria - Moves furniture and other heavy objects as required utilizing proper lifting and / or transfer techniques. Insures terminal cleaning procedures of resident and other work area rooms and prepares room for new occupant and accomplished in a timely manner following precaution procedures when indicated. Follows policy and procedures when cleaning and disinfecting all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors and walls of bathrooms. HIPAA Competency Protects resident's privacy by insuring any items with resident data on them are not left unattended.
• Wet mops rooms, halls, stairways and public areas. (5%)
• Application of Knowledge Performance Criteria - Maintains Environmental Services equipment in good condition. Properly uses machines to meet Environmental Services requirements such as high / low speed buffers, floor scrubber, carpet extractor, shop vac and vacuum cleaners, etc.
• Communications Performance Criteria - Reports mechanical failures or repairs needed in building or equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.