Laundry Assistant - Military veterans preferred

Who Are We:

St. Anthony Health & Rehabilitation offers 130 skilled nursing beds and provides the support residents and patients need through a wide range of skilled nursing care, restorative therapies and memory care. This award-winning community has been serving the St. Anthony area since 1986. Our neighboring community, Chandler Place, offers independent living, assisted living, and respite care if other services or care is needed. It is the commitment of our team members to help each resident and patient lead a purposeful life and strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®.

Why Work for Us: (Features & Benefits)

• Comprehensive Health Plan Options
• Medical and Prescription Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• $10k Life Insurance Coverage*
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
• Employee Support Program (ESP)
• Tuition Discounts with Rasmussen College
• Educational Support
• Team Member Referral Bonus
• Shift Differentials
• LifeMart Employee Discounts
• OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off

*Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.

Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to perform the daily 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 Executive Director and/or the Director of Housekeeping, 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 Job Functions Duties and Responsibilities

Laundry Services

1. Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
2. Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.
3. Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
4. Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.
5. Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning. Refer to manufacturer's instructions when necessary.
6. Dispose of personal protective equipment in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
7. Coordinate routine/terminal disinfectant procedures with nursing service.
8. Ensure that an adequate supply of laundry/linen supplies to perform daily tasks is maintained in utility/janitorial closets.
9. Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.
10. Perform daily laundry functions and tasks as assigned in accordance with established laundry procedures
11. Sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and separate those items that require special stain removal/treatment.
12. Sort and wash soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., in accordance with established procedures.
13. Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., to residents daily and/or as instructed.
14. During emergency conditions, assure that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., are distributed to designated areas as instructed.
15. Clean floors, including sweeping, dusting, and damp/wet mopping. Ensure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.
16. Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism. Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility. Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.

Education and Experience

None.

Licensing/Certifications

None.