PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITES

The primary functions and responsibilities of this position are as follows.  Additional duties may be

added as necessary to meet the needs of the facility.  You will be evaluated on your ability to perform

these functions competently with minimal supervision and/or reminders.

1)

Gather soiled laundry from various locations throughout the facility and transport to

laundry area according to established procedures and schedules.

2)

Sort soiled laundry by color, fabric, type, etc., and prepare for washing by pre-soaking/

spotting as needed and according to established procedures.

3)

Load washers and dryers to proper capacity, set proper cycle/time/temperature, dispense

proper detergents/chemicals or set dispensing equipment, according to procedures and

instructions.

4)

Neatly fold/hang/stack items from dryer specific to different types of items, fabric content,

size; recognize items in need of ironing and iron items.

5)

Recognize items in need of repair or beyond repair; mend items in need of mending;

"without" items beyond repair/in need of replacement and reports to supervisor.

6)

Distribute clean laundry to general storage areas and resident rooms according to

established procedures and in time framces, and in accordance with residents' rights

and facility loss/theft control practices.

7)

Maintain washers/dryers/other equipment and laundry area in clean, proper operating

condition according to established schedules and procedures.

8)

Perform established infection control, universal precautions, and safety procedures

a)  transporting/handling/processing/storing soiled and clean laundry

b)  use and storage of laundry and cleaning chemicals

c)  disposal of refuse and waste materials

9)

Follow material safety data sheets (MSDS).

10)

Follow schedules for the laundry department.

11)

Follow laundry procedures in accordance with facility policy.

12)

Follow waste disposal procedures in accordance with facility policy.

13)

Properly use and care for laundry equipment.

14)

Use laundry supplies properly and efficiently.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1)

Observe and abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations to ensure that personal health

information is protected during its collection, use, disclosure, storage and destruction

within Prairie View; and to ensure only the minimum necessary information is known to

function in this position.

2)

Assume accountability for compliance with Federal, State, and other regulations within

scope of control and of which informed.

3)

Observe safety hazards and emergency situations, and report to appropriate person or

take corrective action according to established procedures; work safely without danger

to self or others.

4)

Maintain confidentiality of resident, employee and other facility business information.

5)

Assume accountability for using, maintaining and storing facility property according to

established procedures.

6)

Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality

and comply with attendance policy.

7)

Accept assigned duties, instructions, or correction in a cooperative manner, voicing

concerns or disagreement in a professional manner through established chain of authority

according to established procedures.

8)

Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner.

9)

Assume accountability for data contained in the employees' handbook.

10)

Practice infection control, universal precautions, and other preventive/protective and

safety procedures as instructed.

11)

Follow Residents' Rights policies at all times.

12)

Be responsible for the safety or residents related to laundry duties.

13)

Observe all facility policies and procedures.

14)

Come to work in neat, clean attire and consistently present an appropriate professional

appearance.

15)

Participates in in-service training programs and completes assignments, return

demonstrations, or criterion tests as required.

16)

Consistently work coopratively with residents, residents' representatives, facility staff,

physicians, consultants, and ancillary service providers.

17)

Work as a team oriented person to assure all work and schedules are being completed.