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Job Description

Title:                    Housekeeper and Laundry Aide – Eden House & Southside Manor

Function:            EVS

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Band:                  Hourly

Position Summary

The housekeeper laundry aide will report to the Aramark Supervisor/Manager.  They will be responsible for the cleaning and disinfection of all assigned areas within the facility. Along with the collection, processing, and delivery of all applicable laundry items for the facility.

Essential Functions

• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace adhering to appropriate Infection Prevention and Control practices
• Comply with established facility policies, practices, and standards regarding patient/resident safety
• Comply with established facility policies, practices, and standards regarding Occupational Health & Safety
• Clean and disinfect assigned areas of the facility according to the established housekeeping standards and the daily workload assignment
• Pickup, transportation, and sorting of all soiled laundry from the facility.
• Assist in the cleaning and distribution of applicable laundry items.
• Operate the laundry equipment, including washers, dryers, scales, and heat presses.
• Deliver all applicable clean laundry items within the facility.
• To observe and abide by the uniform policy at all times
• To ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to read and write in English as well as the ability to understand and follow directions
• Must possess the perception to inspect surfaces and objects for dirt and dust
• Must possess enough finger dexterity to work with cleaning work aids and to clean, disinfect, dust, and polish surfaces
• Must possess the physical ability to lift and move heavy object (furniture, cleaning equipment) and to stand and walk most of the working day and the ability to work from ladders while cleaning walls, ceilings, and windows
• Must possess the agility to work in awkward positions such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching for short periods of time
• Demonstrate initiative and judgement to ensure that assigned work areas are clean and orderly.
• Must possess the ability to perform tasks with due consideration for patients/residents in the area
• Must possess sufficient physical strength to push loaded hand trucks, left and carry laundry bundles, turn/stop/reach for/handle/lift laundered articles, load and unload washers and dryers, and push or pull levers and handles of the machinery
• Must possess the ability to work in a limited area most of the day
• Must possess the ability to work inside with damp articles in a moist and warm atmosphere
• Must have the capacity to work while exposed to loud and steady noises from the machinery
• Must possess the willingness to perform routine and repetitive tasks on a continuous basis
• Must be able to work without supervision
• Must be alert, possess a good memory and have the willingness to adapt to change
• Must have excellent communication skills, have a pleasant personality and show tact and diplomacy
• Must have a strong work ethic and work record demonstrating regular attendance at work
• Accommodations for those with disabilities are available upon request

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Always ensure that established infection prevention and control procedures are followed
• The washing of floors using hand tools or powered housekeeping equipment
• The vacuuming of carpets
• To burnish floors where applicable using electrically powered equipment
• To wash walls, ceilings, and windows as required
• To (high) dust vertical and horizontal surfaces including light fixtures, window ledges, door frames, signage, etc
• To (strip) scrub and recoat flooring and shampoo carpets where applicable.
• To disinfect specific work areas according to established infection prevention and control procedures
• Complete all logs applicable to job (pre-start inspection, job routine, oxivir, etc.)
• Clean all equipment as per their manual/training
• Use First in and First out procedure for housekeeping supplies
• Let management know when low on products and assist in ordering
• Attend all mandatory training and orientation sessions
• Help with receiving and storing products
• Refill chemicals in equipment
• Understand chemical use and safety procedures associated
• Report any unsafe equipment or work procedures
• Collect and transport soiled laundry articles to the laundry space.
• Sort laundry articles into groups according to the laundry treatment they will receive.
• Inspect all equipment at the beginning of the shift.
• Load and unload washers and dryers according to established laundry procedures.
• Fold all articles, including very small items.
• Load departmental linen carts as per established quotas.
• Clean all areas and items within the laundry space.
• Ensure that the work area is maintained in a clean and orderly condition.
• Report the malfunctioning of any and all laundry equipment to the Manager.
• Accurately weigh and record all articles processed.

• Follow job routine

Follow all tasks allocated by Management.