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SalaryLAUNDRY SUPERVISOR OVERVIEW:
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 Director of 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.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of laundry areas, for sanitation, order, and safety.
- Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing laundry practices.
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instructions, etc.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Works in all areas of the facility.
- Moves intermittently during working hours.
- Is subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reschedule laundry activities.
- Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
- Communicates with laundry personnel and other facility personnel.
- Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary, as well as in other positions as needed.
- Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
- May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
- Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION CRITERIA:
- Ensures that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing laundry procedures.
- Uses appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials.
- Ensures that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
- Performs day-to-day laundry functions as assigned.
- Collects, sorts, and weighs soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and place in appropriate containers or assigned areas.
- Sorts soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and separate those items that require special stain removal/treatment.
- Sorts, counts, and washes soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., in accordance with established procedures.
- Folds, counts, stacks, hangs, and distributes clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., to residents daily and/or as instructed.
- Ensures that an adequate supply of laundry/linen supplies is maintained in laundry/linen closets to meet the daily needs of the residents.
- During emergency conditions, assures that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., are distributed to designated areas as instructed.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th grade education.
- None required. On-the-job training provided.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (WITH OR WITHOUT THE AID OF MECHANICAL DEVICES):
- 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 the residents, personnel.
- 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 times, hostile people within 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.
