GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Responsible to perform all aspects of laundry care ensuring a pleasing home-like environment for residents, employees and visitors. Starting pay rate is $10.50. Duties require being on your feet most of the day, bending, pulling, pushing and lifting. 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bags and transports soiled laundry from resident rooms to laundry room
• Observes sanitation guidelines and universal precautions.
• Separates and sorts linens and clothing per company policies and procedures
• Pre-rinses heavily soiled items when needed
• Washes and dries each type of load on proper cycle at proper temperature
• Removes cleaned/dried items and sorts by name
• Properly hangs or folds all laundered items
• Returns clean laundry to correct resident room; stores according to policy.
• At all stages of laundry, observes items for damage or missing identification and sets aside for repair or labeling
• Keeps housekeeping and laundry areas clean and organized
• Ensures that hazardous cleaning products are properly used, labeled and stored when not in use
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and family members
• Practices proper body mechanics when lifting and follows all other safety guidelines
• Follows company guidelines for uniforms and name badges
• Uses company-provided equipment properly as intended
• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
• Attends required training and meetings
• Becomes familiar and understands the steps for emergency response, including evacuation
• All employees are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Able to read, write, speak and understand the English language and able to communicate effectively. Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus.
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards and safety procedures preferred
• Understand the steps for emergency response including fire evacuation
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum one-year experience in a senior community or healthcare environment preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Frequently stand, walk, sit, push, climb and/or balance, stoop and kneel up to eight hours a day
• Frequently support up to 70 pounds
• Frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Subject to infectious diseases, substances, odors, etc. throughout the work day.