Laundry Aide

Rolling Hills Developmental Center - BASIC FUNCTIONResponsible for general laundry duties, distribution of clean linen, and maintaining a clean work area.CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1. Collects soiled linens, sorts linen removing stained or damaged pieces.2. Washes and dries linens. .3. Promptly removes linens from dryers and sorts.4. Hangs all clothes that needs to be hung.5. Fold resident's clothes including underwear, socks, tee-shirts, gowns/PJs and puts in designated storage bins/containers, etc...6. Irons clothing items if needed.7. Folds, counts and stacks/stores linens, etc., according to policy.8. Keeps shelves organized and free of debris.9. Fills emergency requisitions for extra linens.10. Assesses linen needs and informs supervisor of linens taken out of service.11. Washes, dries and distributes resident's personal clothing as directed by supervisor.12. Will store in designated container all resident's clothing and linens that are in need of repairs.13. Keeps equipment and work areas clean as needed and as scheduled.14. Follows infection control policies and procedures.15. Ensures resident's rights16. Attends inservice training and other related duties as required.17. Participates in Performance Improvement process and Project Teams as needed.18. Performs other duties as directed by supervisorSUPERVISION RECEIVEDLaundry Aide receives supervision from the Laundry Supervisor.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDLaundry Aide has no supervision responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATIONMust have completed tenth [10 th ] grade. High School Diploma/Vocational Diploma, GED is preferred.EXPERIENCENo experience required. On-the-job training is provided.