Laundry Aide

ObjectiveCoordinates the activities of laundry personnel to insure provision of quality laundry service.Principal ResponsibilitiesPerforms all general laundry dutiesCoordinates inventories of clothing and personal items brought in with new patients and marks with proper identification.Coordinates picking up brutes with soiled linen from each wing throughout shift; Prepares articles for washing by unbuttoning, turning pockets out, and unrolling sleeves; Sorts soiled laundry into appropriate loads for washing. Coordinates standard washing procedures to add soap solution and other chemicals to washCoordinates drying of linens and patient’s clothing in dryer.Coordinates pressing of garments; Checks condition of linens for worn spots or tears; Folds linen and returns sufficient amount of linen to clean linen room on each wing for needs of day; Distributes laundry to appropriate patient.Disposes of unmarked clothing left in laundry.Maintains equipment used in performing duties; Cleans washers and dryers, cleans dryer lint filters every two hours, and soap dispensers at end or near end of shift; Brushes spillage from floor into drain.Cleans brutes and replace liners daily as assigned.Ensures attendance and participation in scheduled in-service programs by staff.Provides 24-hour “on call” service to the nursing center in case of emergency.QualificationsHigh school diploma.One to two years of laundry experience in a commercial establishment.Glenview Wellness and Rehabilitation Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.