Residential Laundry Aide

2626 Walker Rd.

Chattanooga, TN 37421

423-490-1599

SUMMARY:

Pay $12.50

This position is responsible for ensuring that dirty resident laundry is sorted, washing machine and dryer are loaded properly, clothes folded and are packed properly.

• QUALIFICATIONS: Hours are 3:00p-11:30p
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend Standard English.
• Must be able to operate standard laundry machinery (washer/dryer).
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to pull and push wet laundry from washing machines and dryers.
• 2. Able to be on feet 8 hours a day.
• Able to bend, stoop, and kneel.
• Able to see, hear and communicate adequately to complete job duties and responsibilities.
• Able to lift 5 to 15 pounds frequently.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and ensure compliance with laundry schedules.
• Ensure that dirty linen is kept separate from clean linen at all times.
• Ensure that water temperatures and pH of each washing machine are checked per standards.
• Ensure that lint traps are kept clean in accordance with center policy at least once per shift.
• Ensure that levels of laundry detergents, softeners, and bleach are checked, and that center policy is followed for refilling.
• Ensure that floors, ceiling, walls, and equipment is kept clean.
• Ensure that proper procedures are followed in the handling of all laundry, including, but not limited to making sure that clean laundry does not touch the floor.
• Ensure that infection control procedures are followed.
• Ensure that washing machines and dryers are operated in accordance with center policy.
• Ensure that linen is removed from dryers, folded, and stored in accordance with center policy.
• Inform Maintenance or Director of any problems with equipment so those repairs can be made.
• Ensure that all equipment is shut down in accordance with center policy when fire alarm sounds.
• Ensure that all laundry personnel, including self, are familiar with and follow all federal, state and center policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all laundry personnel, including self, work safely, following proper procedures when using chemical agents.
• Alert Laundry Director when last chemical is placed online.
• Inspect the quality and quantity of work produced during the day ensuring compliance with center policies.
• Keep Laundry Director informed of operation of laundry, problems, and suggested solutions.
• Keep daily records and all other paperwork pertaining to production and laundry operation.
• Other duties which may be assigned from time to time.
• Hours are 3:00p-11:30p