Laundry Aide

Palm Garden of Orlando in Orlando, FL


Type

Part-time

Hours

Evenings/Weekends

Salary

N/A

Education

High School Diploma

Experience

None

Contact Information

Contact: Jennifer Cunningham
Phone: 407-272-6158
Fax: 407-382-6654
Email: jennifer.cunningham@palmgarden.com
Website: palmgardenoforlando.com

Description

Responsible for general laundry duties, distribution of clean linen, and maintaining a clean work area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Collects soiled linens, sorts linen removing stained or damaged pieces.

2 Washes and dries linens. Weighs each load before placing 'in washers or dryers.

3. Keeps accurate daily record of linen usage by department.

4. Removes linens from dryers and sorts.

5. Hangs garments that do not require pressing.

6. May starch designated items.

7. Hand irons articles as required.

8. Folds, counts and stacks linens, etc. according to policy.

9. Puts linens in carts and distributes to departments on a routine schedule.

10. Fills emergency requisitions for extra linens.

11. Inspects linen needs and linen taken out of service, then, informs supervisor.

12. Washes, dries and distributes patients/resident's personal clothing as directed by

supervisor.

13. Mends linens and patient's/resident's personal clothing as directed by supervisor.

14. Cleans equipment and work area daily as scheduled.

15. Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor.

16. Maintains infection control policies and procedures.

17. Observes patient/resident rights at all times.

18. Attends in-service programs and other related duties as may be necessary.

19. Participates in the Quality Assessment and Improvement process and activities