Job description

Job Title: Housekeeping/Laundry Aide

Department: Housekeeping/Laundry Services

Reports to: Director of Housekeeping & Laundry Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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Alternating Weekends and Holidays.

Summary: The primary purpose of your job position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping/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 Director of Housekeeping & Laundry Services, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner, and that an adequate supply of linen is on hand at all times to meet the needs of the residents.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English Language

· Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept

· Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism when circumstances warrant such actions

· Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel, and the general public

· Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Housekeeping & Laundry Department

· Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel

· Must possess the ability to display patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning

· Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices

· Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

· Must be able to complete all other tasks as assigned by the Administrator, Director of Housekeeping & Laundry Services, or designee

Qualifications: None. On the job training will be provided.

Education and / or Experiences: Must possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade level.

Working Conditions:

· Works throughout the nursing service area, (linen rooms, laundry rooms, resident rooms, etc.)

· Moves intermittently during working hours

· Is subject to frequent interruptions

· Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies / personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances

· Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors

· Communications with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors

· Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends and holidays when necessary.

· Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)

· Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminates

· Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

· May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

Physical & Sensory Requirements:

· Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday

· Must be able to speak and write the English Language in an understandable manner

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

· Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met

· Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies

· Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination

· Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at time hostile people in the facility

· Must be able to push, pull, move and / or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and / or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet

· May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $12.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Xenia, OH 45385: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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