Laundry Supervisor - Healthcare jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL

Position Code: 40                                                                                                           Department: Laundry 5002

FLSA: Hourly Non-Exempt                                                                           Generally Reports to: ES Manager/Administrator

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

SUMMARY

Supervises the laundry services at facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Recruits, hires, provides orientation/training, and retains a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out the responsibilities of the laundry function. Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis.
• Cleans linens according to facility procedures.
• Takes appropriate actions to secure laundry chemicals and supplies out of reach of residents at all times.
• Oversees the cleaning of the personal clothing items of residents / patients and ensures the prompt and accurate return of those items.
• Ensures the proper disposal of laundry chemicals in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Routinely performs the above or other laundry duties for the facility.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year laundry experience in an institutional setting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises the laundry staff and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible. Completes annual evaluations for potential merit increases for direct reports.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. May occasionally lift or move items of up to 50 pounds. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

By his / her signature below, employee agrees to safeguard the privacy of residents' protected health information from improper use and disclosure according to state and federal law