Laundry Aide

Pacific Care Center is looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to join our laundry team! *Job Type*: Full- Time *Scheduled Days*: Thursday-Sunday *Scheduled Hours*: 2pm-1030pm The primary purpose of your job position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Laundry Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, and/or the Maintenance Supervisor, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.
*Laundry Aide Job Responsibilities:* * Adheres to and assures compliance with Code of Conduct, facility policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies.
This includes, but is not limited to, Department of Health, Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
* File complaints/grievances with your supervisor.
* Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.
* Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.
g.
, back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.
) when lifting or moving heavy objects.
Objects may exceed 30 pounds.
* 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.
* Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials.
* Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
* Other(s) that may become necessary/appropriate to assure that our laundry department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
* Ensure that an adequate supply of laundry/linen supplies is maintained in laundry/linen closets to meet the daily needs of the residents.
* Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
* Collect, sort, and weigh soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc.
and place in appropriate containers or assigned areas.
Laundry items may exceed 30 pounds.
* 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.
This requires standing until ironing is finished.
* Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc.
, to residents daily and/or as instructed.
* Transportation of laundry, linen, garments, etc.
includes, but is not limited to, pushing a cart that may exceed 30 pounds.
* Clean floors, including sweeping, dusting, and damp/wet mopping.
(NOTE: Assure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to 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.
* Assure that the residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are well established and maintained at all times.
* Knock before entering a resident’s room.
* Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Our company mission is to dignify Long Term Care in the eyes of the world.
Our facility's success is dependent upon our highly motivated clinical professionals working to improve business operations.
Our leadership team is driven to provide exceptional service by cultivating a workforce that is dedicated to upholding our company s mission of delivering care with compassion and integrity.
We value innovation and creativity in our buildings and love a healthy debate that challenges us to learn and grow.
Our Core Values: Customer Second, Employee First Accountability Passion for Learning Love one Another Intelligent Risk Taking Celebration Ownership Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.
28 - $21.
00 per hour Expected hours: 32 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Payment frequency: * Paid biweekly Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Evening shift * Every weekend Work setting: * In-person * Long term care Ability to Relocate: * Hoquiam, WA 98550: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person