Housekeeping / Laundry Aid

Job Description

Job Description

Summary of Position : Performs a variety of general laundry duties to provide quality and clean laundry services and routine manual housekeeping work, cleaning areas within CDP facilities. This position is Part-time evenings, Monday - Friday.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Laundry Aide duties on a regular schedule.

• Uses only approved cleaning products in accordance with label instructions or instructions provided by supervisor.
• Maintains the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and others by keeping cleaning products in a locked cart or cabinet when not in use.
• Reports repair needs to the supervisor or the Facilities and Plant Operations Department in accordance with established procedures.
• Advises the supervisor of supply and equipment needs.
• As assigned and in accordance with established time frames, transports soiled laundry receptacles to the laundry area.
• Sorts laundry according to established standards, pre-soaks as necessary to remove or prevent stains, and loads washing machines.
• Transfers washed laundry from the washing machine to the dryer(s) in an approved, sanitized container.
• Sets washing machine(s) and dryer(s) to appropriate operational settings to ensure that laundered items are washed and dried in an appropriate and safe manner.
• Removes dried laundry from dryer(s) and folds, stacks or hangs clean items in proper location away from soiled laundry. Cleans lint traps of dryers regularly.

Housekeeping Aide duties on a regular schedule.

Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities as required to improve the environment for CDP patients, staff, and visitors.

Organization Responsibilities :

Fosters a culture of service excellence which anticipates and responds to the needs of our customers.