Essential Job Functions
Performs laundry cleaning, drying, folding, and delivery within well-established guidelines and assigned
areas.
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Supports and practices the mission and philosophy of PMC.
Follows daily schedule as outlined for laundry department.
Washes linens, garments, drapes, and other articles in automatic washing machines; places
batches of similar articles in washer drum, select proper wash cycle.
Keeps contaminated laundry separate from non-contaminated laundry prior to and during
machine washing
Removes clean laundry from washing machine and transfers to dryer, using sanitary methods.
Sets proper drying time and starts dryer.
Sorts and folds clean, dry laundry and places in clean laundry cart.
Delivers clean laundry to appropriate storage areas and resident closets, keeping cart covered
during delivery.
Keeps laundry department and equipment clean and free of dust.
Performs minor repair of resident personal laundry as necessary.
Must use judgment regarding the amount of laundry machines can clean or dry, proper washing
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
1. Commercial laundry processes, equipment, and procedures
2. Function and use of various soaps, bleaches, softeners, and other chemicals used in washing and
rinsing.
3. Washing and drying effect on various fabrics and fabric colors.
4. Resident’s Rights
5. Confidentiality requirements
SKILL IN:
1. Planning and organizing daily routines
2. Washing and drying procedures
3. Effective time management
ABILITY TO:
1. Work in a well-lighted work environment which may be hot, humid, and noisy.
2. Work in cooperation with other facility staff
3. Work independently, without continuous supervision
4 Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
5 Frequently stand, lift, bend, push, and move intermittently during working hours
7 Lift 30 pounds
8. React professionally when dealing with difficult or emergency situations
COMPLEXITY & DIFFICULTY:
Laundry procedures are minimally complex but require attention to detail to provide adequate linen
and resident clothing in a health care environment