Laundry / Housekeeping Aide

Job Description

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide a clean, sanitary, infection-free and attractive facility to create a pleasant and welcoming environment for residents, families, and all who enter Maple View.

Laundry

• Collects, treats, washes, dries, folds and distributes personal laundry according to service/care plan.
• Keeps laundry rooms clean. Machines are kept clean and lint removed from dryer vents.
• Personal laundry is washed separately for each resident.
• Laundered items are returned to residents without losing items.
• Infection control with cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting resident rooms and common spaces.
• Shampooing carpets and upholstery.
• Housekeeping duties in administrative offices, public bathrooms, and front entry.

Appearance

• Wears appropriate clothing as described in the dress code policy.
  • Scrubs
• Maintain clean clothing/uniform and shoes. Closed toed shoes with socks.
• Name badge is part of dress code uniform.

Infection Control

• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control practices by compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Washes hands as appropriate; between residents, services and cares.
• Uses universal precautions according to facility policy including use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Uses universal precautions according to facility policy including when cleaning up blood and body fluid using the spill kit when indicated.
• Proper disposal of waste product, each shift and prior to shift end.

Upholds Mission/Values of Maple View

• Demonstrates the qualities and values stated in the mission statement. These include the values of candor, integrity, respect and fun. Promotes a culture that supports these values.
• Demonstrates loyalty to management, residents and employees of Maple View.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Works well with co-workers and other department personnel.
• Treats other employees, residents, visitors and family members with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrates loyalty to Maple View.
• Fosters a teamwork environment and is a team player.
• Carries out assigned duties in a responsible and professional manner.
• Adheres to company employee handbook and handbook addenda.
• Adheres to company policies, procedures, rules and state/federal regulations. Including HIPPA and Confidentiality policies.

Working Conditions

• Works throughout the resident areas.
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Subject to frequent interruptions. Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends, holidays, and in other positions temporarily as necessary.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), etc.

Qualifications/Specific Requirements

• Previous housekeeping/laundry experience desired.
• Have a passion for working with the elderly population.
• Ability to make appropriate judgement calls during crisis situations.
• Ability to use critical thinking.
• Ability to communicate with residents, families, visitors and other employees.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must be willing to spend a minimum of 50% of time on the floor with residents, visitors, families and other employees.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerfulness disposition and enthusiasm.
• Requires use of gloves and/or personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to manage difficult resident behaviors through use of critical thinking and observing body language.

Looking for limited Part-Time Laundry Aide. Hours are 8-4:30 every other weekend and holiday.