Laundry Assistant

My Responsibilities in a Person-Directed Care Environment

• 1. I review and apply the ten principles of the Eden Alternative™ to my work everyday.
• 2. I participate in creating an interesting human habitat/neighbourhood for the elders.
• 3. I recognize the plagues of loneliness, helplessness and boredom in the elders and work to alleviate them when ever possible.
• 4. I plan for and provide options that take the elder’s opinions and choices into account.
• 5. I look for ways for my elders to have continuing contact with animals, children, plants, and myself.
• 6. I attend neighbourhood meetings to hear what the elders have to say and follow through to address concerns brought to my attention.
• 7. I work to build others up with constructive criticism so that they can grow.

My Responsibilities Related to Safety and Managing Risk

• 1. I operate an effective, efficient department involved in Risk Management and Continuous Quality Improvement to provide the highest possible standard of care to the elders and staff.
• 2. I must perform all work in a safe, budget conscious and efficient manner. I will maintain the building and work area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition keeping waste to a minimum.
• 3. I am required to follow manufacturer’s instructions and safe work procedures in the operation and use of all equipment and/or chemicals.
• 4. I will maintain a satisfactory level of health and physical fitness so that injury free and regular attendance at work can be maintained.
• 5. I perform all food related activities in accordance with prescribed sanitation and food handling techniques.
• 6. I am required to review, understand, and practice all disaster codes, prevention and related safety measures a minimum of monthly.
• 7. I review, understand, and practice infection control measures including “routine precautions.”
• 8. I adhere to all related policies, the Mission Vision and Values, PHIA, PPICA, our Ethics Framework and the Elder Bill of Rights for the building.
• 9. I report all elder and staff safety concerns to the Home Environment Support Leader or Home Environment Coordinator immediately.
• 10. I will attend relevant education sessions and conferences as required to ensure that my skills and knowledge are developed and upgraded so that I can work safely.
• 11. I must provide teaching, mentoring and feedback to all new and visiting care partners.
• 12. I accurately document and submit all occurrences that have taken place.

Hazards Related to my Work (See Form 2 for Assessment and Control Measures)

Related to my Responsibilities (Actual Day to Day)

• 1. I include the elders in all daily care of the neighbourhoods in relation to laundry.
• 2. I collect and deliver laundry from all areas according to schedules.
• 3. I wash, dry and fold laundry as outlined in the Home Environment Services Manual .
• 4. I take direction from the elders related to placement of personal laundry in their suite.
• 5. I perform minor mending and ironing services, as necessary.
• 6. I strive to ensure that lost clothing items are returned to their rightful owner.
• 7. I work with the Home Environment Support Leader and Home Environment Coordinator to requisition supplies and linen, as necessary, to maintain an adequate linen inventory level.
• 8. May be required to perform other duties and functions related to this job descriptions not exceeding above stated skills and capabilities.
• I have read and understand my responsibilities as outlined in this document.
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