Laundry Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Laundry Technician

Full Time 12pm-8pm Including Every Other Weekend

$16-$19 / hr

Pay based on experience)

Keswick is located in Baltimore, MD. We are seeking dedicated, caring team members willing and able to commit to our workplace values : Connection, Empathy, Inclusion and Advocacy!

Keswick was top-ranked for 2024 as High-Performing by U.S. News & World Report , a rating only reached by 19% of nursing homes in the country.

Keswick was recognized on Newsweek's 2023 and 2024 ranking of Best Nursing Homes in Maryland.

Keswick is an independently owned long-term care facility. With over 140 years of expertise, Keswick has become the area's premier provider of services for older adults.

We are driven by our mission to improve the experience of aging, together.

Why Choose Keswick?

Keswick employees are part of a compassionate, and award-winning team, working together to deliver top care to the people of Baltimore.

When you join our team, you can expect :

• Minimum rate of $18 for Full and Part Time GNA staff & $16 per hour campus wide
• You may also be entitled to receive all applicable shift differentials
• Health and prescription coverage with lower-than-average deductibles and copays
• Dental and vision benefits
• Free short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance for Full Time Employees (optional supplemental life insurance)
• 401(k) program with employer matching up to 6%
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay with an option to "cash out" unused vacation hours
• MTA discounted bus passes
• Teladoc - Free 24-hour access to a physician
• Employee Assistance Program with a variety of free services
• Employee Recognition Program
• Free access to our Employee Wellness Program , such as Zumba and Pilates

As a Laundry Technician, you will carry out our mission to improve the experience of aging together by performing daily laundry services to provide an adequate supply of linen to meet the needs of the residents / patients in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

What will I do as a Laundry Technician?

Collect residents' soiled personal clothing from Baker residents' rooms; collect long-term care residents personal clothing from nursing units.

Collect house linens from nursing units and dining rooms to avoid soiled linen buildup. Transport laundry containers to Laundry.

• Sort and weigh laundry. Load soiled linen into washers. Load clean, wet linens into dryers. Operate commercial washing machines and dryers.
• Fold clean, dry linen. Make up carts of linens for delivery.
• Wash, dry and fold personal clothing. Press personal clothing as needed. Add name labels to new personal items.
• Return clean linens and personal items to nursing units and resident / patient rooms to avoid clean linen shortages. Deliver incontinent products to nursing units, Adult Day and resident / patient rooms.
• Maintain laundry areas in a neat, orderly and safe manner. Maintain equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including checking stock and notifying supervisor of supply needs.

What is required in this position?

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months' experience in a healthcare facility preferred.

What makes Keswick unique?

Our vision is for greater fulfillment and freedom of choice in aging, for all. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for the guests and residents it serves, Keswick provides various award-winning services that enhance their lives and get them back to doing what they love.

Keswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.