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About the Role

The laundry worker is responsible for collecting, sorting, laundering, labeling and delivery of linen and clothing for both ECH and REM residents.

Responsibilities

• Address residents by greeting them and asking them of any laundry needs
• Separate colored and white clothes and linens
• Ensure that whites are separated regardless of the type of clothes
• Ensure that each pile of REM residents clothes is separated within their individual mesh bag
• Heat seal resident name and room number specific labels onto resident clothing after generating designated number of labels, according to departmental procedure.
• Inspect each item for nicks, tears or stains prior to washing and inform residents of any concerns
• Select proper wash formula and initiate wash process once machine is loaded according to departmental procedure.
• Lift washed items from the washer and place them in the dryer
• Ensure that that the right amount of items have been loaded into the dryer
• Set the dryer at appropriate drying time depending on the type of clothes
• Sort dried clothes and fold and hang them appropriately
• Place folded clothes in the resident drawers and closets in accordance to tags
• Make sure that the resident clothes are returned to the appropriate designated resident per schedule
• Ensure that lint filters are cleaned per departmental procedure
• Clean washers, dryers and any other equipment per departmental procedure
• Monitor washing supplies and linen and notify supervisor when needing to order
• Assist in the location of misplaced articles of resident clothing as specified by missing article reports and report progress to supervisor.
• Wipe down and clean all machinery at completion of shift and as needed
• Sweep floor and organize laundry appearance daily at the completion of shift
• Wear appropriate protective clothing/devices whenever performing tasks requiring the handling of infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids
• Report any hazardous conditions or equipment malfunctions to laundry crew leader or supervisor
• Wear departmental uniform on a daily basis.

Requirements

• Ability to receive and give oral and written directions.
• May be required to lift, push, pull and/or move equipment, supplies, etc. in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the workday.
• High school graduate or equivalent, or willingness to learn procedures necessary for position.
• Six months laundry experience preferred.
• Performing duties of this job requires occasional walking and standing in and around the reception area, and lobby.
• Must be able to regularly lift loads of 30 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk, and hear is required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The majority of essential job duties are performed indoors, in a setting with loud equipment and machines.
• Being located in the laundry area may expose the employee to elevated temperature fluctuations.
• This position will be required to provide direct care or have access to resident property or belongings

Work Type

• Full-Time
• Days 7am-3pm
• every other weekend

Education Level

• High school graduate or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $17.25 hourly

About the Company

• Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission: We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge…Life. Inspired Every Day.