Edgewood Summit

Housekeeper/Laundry Aide

Minimum Qualifications

Educational Requirements and Experience:

High School education desirable, physically healthy and able to lift 50-70 lbs, must pass criminal background and abuse registry check as required by state law,  ability to cooperate with co-workers, effective interpersonal communication skills, ability to follow written and oral directions, must be able to work a flexible schedule and a rotating weekend schedule.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be knowledgeable of use of vacuum cleaner, steam cleaner, Laundry  equipment or be willing to learn how to operate equipment.

Position Summary

The housekeeper/Laundry Aide performs a variety of housekeeping and cleaning activities,and provides clean, pressed laundry within established guidelines as directed in order to provide exceptional service to the Residents of Edgewood Summit.

Primary Responsibilities (Housekeeping)

_    Follows a daily assignment schedule from the Supervisor.

_    Clean assigned areas according to established housekeeping procedures.

_    Reports observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects and malfunctioning to the appropriate supervisor.

_    Reports supply and equipment needs to supervisor.

_    Maintains equipment used to perform duties.

_    Follows Company Policy & Procedure.

Primary Responsibilities (Laundry)

     •    Collect soiled laundry in laundry bag that is provided for each  Resident to wash, dry, iron, fold and put away. (Return laundry on hangers, and neatly folded on laundry cart.)

     •                Wash/Dry laundry bag.

     •                Sort all laundry as appropriate.

     •                Check fabric labels for washing/drying instructions.

     •                Mark all  Resident laundry with residents name.

     •                Responsible for tracking all laundry done for each individual resident.

     •                Responsible for all charge back forms for Residents that have extra laundry. (more than once a week).

     •                Wash, dry, iron & fold personal laundry for Independent Residents at their request. (Charge for this service.) 

     •                Responsible for all charge back forms for  Residents that have laundry done.

     •                Responsible for purchasing all laundry supplies needed. All ordering or purchasing must be approved by Supervisor prior to ordering. Give Director all purchase order invoices.

     •                Staff is responsible for equipment cleaning, maintaining, reporting problems to maintenance, etc. (Clean presser before each use, clean dryer filter after each use.

     •                Staff must supervise equipment when in use.

     •                Staff should report personal laundry problems that might mean health problems to the Supervisor and/or Nursing staff.

     •                Check fabric labels should be checked to ensure proper washing, drying instructions.

           •                     Staff must keep soiled and clean laundry separate and sanitize folding tables in between loads.

     •                Staff must sanitize table before and after meals that are eaten.

     •                Clean laundry room after your shift and all lint traps.

     •                Perform all other job related activities assigned or requested by the Supervisor.

     •                Collect soiled linen from Kitchen area, sort by color to wash, dry, press, fold and put away.

     •                Spray stains as you sort.

     •                Wash 25 table cloths per load

     •                Wash napkins separately

     •                Wash kitchen staff aprons with linen (Check pockets in aprons before you wash)

     •                Wash kitchen rags, fold and put away (Wash Separately, Use Special Detergent)

     •                Wash housekeeping rags, fold and put away (Wash Separately, Use Special Detergent)

     •                Wash maintenance rags, fold and put away (Wash Separately, Use Special Detergent)

     •                Clean laundry room after your shift.

     •                Arrange Dry Cleaning Services

     •                Any other job related activities assigned or requested by the supervisor.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  The employee may be required to perform other work related tasks as assigned or requested by the supervisor or management.  The job description is simply a communication tool and is subject to change as the need prevails.  This document is not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment.