Laundry Worker

Asbury Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sacramento, CA

Type

Full-time

Salary

$14.75/hour

Contact Information

Contact: Human Resources
Phone: 916-649-2000
Fax: 916-649-1716
Email: kevin@cypressh.com
Website: asburyparknursing.com

Description

Laundry %u2013 Job Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions

Interpersonal, Teamwork & Misc.

Communicates unresolved work-related issues productively & effectively solves problems

Handles confidential information appropriately and is HIPAA compliant

Friendly and courteous to residents, co-workers etc, and takes ownership in solving problems (taking initiative where appropriate)

Works well in a team, owning personally assigned work and assisting wherever needed to get the job done

Follows established policies and guidelines

Reliable and predictable attendance

Other Duties as assigned

Administrative Functions

Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.

Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be. (Note: Such occurrences must be reported on the shift in which they occur.)

Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.

Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.

Agree not to disclose resident%u2019s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.

Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility%u2019s information system.

Personnel Functions

Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called.

Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.

File complaints/grievances with your supervisor.

Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator.

Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screensaver activates within established facility policy guidelines.

Staff Development

Participate and assist in department studies and projects as directed.

Attend and participate in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or as directed.

Attend and participate in annual facility in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, etc.)

Safety and Sanitation

Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.

Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.

Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.

Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.

Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used in the work area. Refer to material safety data sheets (MSDSs) when necessary.

Follow established policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs.

Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor.

Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing laundry procedures.

Participate in an in-service training program prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.

Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials.

Discard sharps into designated containers.

Follow established handwashing procedures.

Coordinate isolation procedures with nursing service.

Other(s) that may become necessary/appropriate to assure that our laundry department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Equipment and Supply Functions

Ensure that an adequate supply of laundry/linen supplies is maintained in laundry/linen closets to meet the daily needs of the residents.

Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.

Keep work area(s) free of hazardous conditions, i.e., spills, excess laundry carts, baskets, supplies, equipment, etc.

Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Director of Laundry Services.

Report all equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your supervisor as soon as practical.

Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.

Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary/directed.

Ensure that equipment is cleaned and safely stored at the end of the shift.

Laundry Services

Perform day-to-day laundry functions as assigned.

Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.

Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established laundry procedures.

Collect, sort, and weigh soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and place in appropriate containers or assigned areas.

Sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and separate those items that require special stain removal/treatment.

Sort, count, and wash soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., in accordance with established procedures.

Press/iron garments as instructed.

Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., to residents daily and/or as instructed.

During emergency conditions, assure that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., are distributed to designated areas as instructed.

Clean floors, including sweeping, dusting, and damp/wet mopping. (Note: Assure that appropriate caution/safetysigns are properly set up priorto performing such duties.)

Keep walls and ceilings clean by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.

Remove dirt dust, grease, film, etc., from equipment or floor surfaces, using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.

Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.

Budget and Planning Functions

Report suspected or known incidence of fraud relative to false billings, cost reports, kickbacks, etc.

Resident Rights

Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.

Knock before entering a resident%u2019s room.

Honor the residents%u2019 personal and property rights.

Report complaints of missing property to your supervisor.

Miscellaneous

Turn in all found articles to your supervisor.

Physical Capabilities

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB

screening and physical examination.

Must be able to stand for and walk for extended periods of time.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Continuous bending, squatting, twisting, and reaching.

Must be able to bend, squat, pull, stoop, and push up to 25 pounds.

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Environmental Conditions

Primarily inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure, and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

This job cannot be performed without exposure to the stresses associated with an intimate, 24-hour skilled care environment that delivers care and services primarily to disabled and cognitively impaired residents in an aging population.