Laundry Assistant

Community Name :

Trinity Community at Beavercreek

The Laundry Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of general laundry duties in order to provide quality, clean laundry service.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Performs all general laundry duties
• Inventories clothing and personal items brought in with new residents and marks with proper identification, as requested
• Picks up brutes with soiled linen from each wing throughout shift
• Prepares articles for washing by unbuttoning, turning pockets out and unrolling sleeves
• Sorts soiled laundry into appropriate loads for washing
• Follows standard washing procedures to add soap solution, bluing and other chemicals to wash
• Washes contaminated linens separately from other linens
• Dries linens and residents' clothing in dryer
• Presses garments
• Checks condition of linens for worn spots or tears
• Folds linen and returns sufficient amount of linen to clean linen room on each wing for needs of day
• Distributes laundry to appropriate resident
• Follows policy on unmarked clothing
• Maintains equipment used in performing duties
• Cleans washers and dryers, dryer lint filters and soap dispensers at end or near end of shift or per policy
• Cleans brutes and replaces liners daily as assigned
• Assists in quarterly inventory process
• Records laundry weights monthly
• Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures and protocol for residents in all special care units
• Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships
• Performs all other duties as assigned or directed

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his / her actions.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

Skills & Abilities

• Education : High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) : Preferred
• Experience : No prior experience necessary
• Computer Skills : Must possess basic computer skills
• Other Requirements : Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language and follow instructions; Previous experience preferred but not required;
• Ability to operate / utilize basic laundry equipment and supplies; Must be able to work with other laundry aides, elderly residents, families and other health care staff members;

Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.