Laundry Aide

Bayview•Seattle, WA

24d

About The Position

The Laundry Aide sorts, washes, dries, and folds a wide variety and large volume of cloth products used at Bayview. Duties must be performed in a timely, efficient, and safe manner, while minimizing the risk of infection transmission throughout the laundry process. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and pays $22.00 plus DOE. It is hourly and non-exempt.

Requirements

Working knowledge of infectious-disease transmission, including blood-borne pathogens, and universal precautions.
Ability to communicate in English about laundry matters, including reading washer and dryer instructions and precautions for laundry solutions.
Demonstrated skill and experience in the categories covered by the specific duties and responsibilities.
Ability to prioritize laundry duties, use time and equipment efficiently, and assess fabric and laundering quality.
Ability to work continuously on one's feet and perform bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, overhead reaching, and extensive hand and arm use.
Frequently lift and carry cloth items weighing up to 25 pounds; workers are encouraged to limit each load to stay within that expectation.

Responsibilities

Sort, wash, dry, and fold cloth products used at Bayview.
Perform laundry duties in a timely, efficient, and safe manner while minimizing infection-transmission risks.
Prioritize laundry tasks according to the most urgent needs of Bayview residents and staff.
Use time, equipment, and storage space efficiently.
Assess fabric quality and laundering results to identify items that need replacement and processes that need to be repeated or improved.
Operate washing machines and dryers safely according to manufacturer instructions and BCR policies and procedures.