JOB SUMMARYPerform the day to day activities of the Laundry Department in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations. Assure that personal linen is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner and that an adequate supply of linen is on hand at all times to meet the needs of the residents.RESPONSIBILITIESa--Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.a--Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be.a--Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services when performing routine work assignments.a--Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.a--Attend and participate in inservice educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or as directed.a--Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.a--Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor.a--Ensure that established infection control and universal precaution practices are maintained when performing laundry proceduresa--Follow established policies governing the use/disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of infectious wastes.a--Ensure that an adequate supply of laundry/linen supplies is maintained in laundry/linen carts/closets to meet the daily needs of the residents.a--Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established laundry procedures.a--Collect and sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and place in appropriate containers or assigned areas.a--Sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and separate those items that require special stain removal/treatment.a--Sort and wash soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., in accordance with established procedures.a--Fold, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., daily and/or as instructed.a--Clean floors, including sweeping, dusting, and damp/wet mopping.a--Keep walls and ceilings clean by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.a--Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from equipment or floor surfaces, using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTSEXPERIENCEOn the job training provided.EDUCATIONMinimum of 12th grade education preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSPHYSICAL ACTIVITYa--Must be able to push. Pull, move, or lift 20 lbs.OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSa--Employee Exposure Category I - May be exposed to blood and body fluids while performing duties.a--Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position.a--Must have good manual dexterity and ability to be able to operate kitchen equipment.

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Margaretville Hospital

Margaretville Hospital, in Margaretville, NY, is home to Delaware County's most advanced critical-care access hospital. This 15-bed facility cares for more than 240 inpatients annually while performing 14,000 outpatient procedures each year. Margaretville Hospital was named one of the top 100 critical-access hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association. It provides emergency care, ambulatory care services, laboratory testing, medical imaging, physical and occupational therapy, swing-bed rehabilitation programs, respite care, and board-certified specialist and wellness education.