Job description

423 Roosevelt Street

Remsen Iowa, 51050

Position Summary:
A Laundry Assistant is responsible for performing the tasks of washing, drying, repairing, distributing and storing laundry and linens used in the facility. Work will include daily washing and repairing chores and disinfecting and keeping work area clean.

Education Requirements:
A Laundry Assistant must be able to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English. A Laundry Assistant must complete ongoing in-service training requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Sorting and cleaning all laundry in accordance with standard procedures
• Inspecting and repairing damaged linens, towels or other items which are routinely laundered
• Pre-treat fabrics necessary
• Understanding and operating laundry equipment
• Transfer items from the washer to the dyer and removing items form dryers
• Iron the personal clothing of residents when needed
• Hanging finished garments on hangers where appropriate, and/or folding or stacking garments
• Stock linen closets and distribute personal clothing to the resident’s room
• Label the residents personal clothing
• Clean and disinfect the laundry room at the end of the shift: sweep floors, scrub floors, and disinfects the washer and dryers
• Obtain and take down dirty laundry bags
• Performs other related duties as directed

Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Core Values:
Through these values, you will find a path to understating how to succeed in our organization. The values are standards and expectations for each person to follow and be held to:

Trust: We strive to grow relationships built on the foundation of trust.

• Team members and Supervisors: must trust in the organization and its leaders that they will be put into situations that aligned with the culture of Happy Siesta. Our frontline should trust that their supervisor will provide them with guidance, tools, and avenues of success. Team members and leaders should have a trusting relationship where feedback, respect, and honesty are welcome. Supervisors must trust that the people they have in place will follow through on their job.
• Co-Workers: You must trust each other and have confidence that your co-workers will follow the values and embrace the culture of Happy Siesta.
• Resident and Families: Our residents and families entrust our organization to provide the care they are in need of. It is our responsibility to build their trust and relationship with the people we serve through accurate, responsive, and honest care.

Teamwork: Every department, every shift, and every level of Happy Siesta works together for the betterment of our residents and the organization. True teamwork requires people who are willing to focus on tasks and goals as a group. All team members should feel comfortable asking for other’s assistance and all should be willing to give it when asked.

Leadership: Every team member at every level must embrace a leadership role. Leadership ensures that our values are communicated, embraced, and modeled by our people. Our culture should embrace education, feedback and guidance.

Service: We exist to add value to our residents’ lives. Our culture should embody compassion, empathy and responsiveness. Our responsibility to the people we care for extends beyond procedures and policies and tasks. It is through genuine and meaningful relationships we build a culture and an organization that exceeds expectations. Our goal, every day, is to provide an experience that leaves our residents, families, co-workers, and partners with a sense that we really care about our people.

Quality: We strive to deliver the best outcomes for each of our residents while complying with the regulations that govern long-term care. We are dedicated in providing the highest level of quality, resident satisfaction, staff satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

Safety: Resident and staff safety are paramount. Leadership must provide the proper systems, policies and support to ensure our residents are cared for in a safe manner. Our team members must be committed to following the systems and policies to ensure they have done everything in their power to ensure safety. Safety depends on people communicating and taking action on safety concerns.

Fun: We enjoy our vocation and bring smiles to those we serve and work with.

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