PT Laundry Worker (Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs laundry work under; does related assigned laundry tasks as required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions

• Folds and counts all finished products.
• Operates machines that finish sheets, pillowcases, towels, gowns, clothing protectors, and pads.
• Sorts, folds, and labels personal clothing.
• Delivery of personal clothing to the residents' rooms. Responsible for hanging the garments in closets and placing bagged items in drawers.
• Maintains linen supply in linen closets and carts.
• Keeps laundry room and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Hanger reclaims.
• Does related laundry tasks.
• Distributes and collects forms from linen rooms.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience in laundry work and operation of laundry equipment is preferred; however on, job training is provided.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be 18 years of age with some knowledge of laundry operations.
• Ability to keep records and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Physical presence in the Facility is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Good physical condition due to the demanding aspects of the job.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and push and pull carts.
• Walking, 100 % of the time except during breaks.
• Standing, 100 % of the time except during breaks.
• Bending, 100% of the time except during breaks.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to tolerate extreme heat due to the laundry equipment.