Per Diem: Laundry Assistant

Messiah Lifeways•Mechanicsburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Messiah Lifeways is a non-profit organization located in Mechanicsburg, PA, that provides a network of services for adults, 55 and better living in South Central PA. Our roots trace back to 1896, when the Brethren in Christ Church founded Messiah Home in Harrisburg, PA, to serve older adults with Christ-like love. The Laundry Assistant is charged with carrying out all laundry operations, including but not limited to sorting, washing, drying, and folding. This position is also tasked with ensuring linens are distributed accurately to designated neighborhood racks, and community areas. Flexibility with the schedule, shifts picked up would be between the times of 6AM - 230PM, and every other holiday requirement To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have knowledge of/ experience in the following: Strong Attention to Detail : ability to accurately sort, wash, dry and fold linens while ensuring quality and consistency. Strong Organizational Skills: Managing and coordinating multiple neighborhood laundry. We work hard to create a One Team culture of care and collaboration and ensure that team members are best equipped to lead happy, healthy, and balanced lives. Messiah Lifeways team members genuinely enjoy what they do, who they serve, and the people they work alongside.

Requirements

Strong Attention to Detail : ability to accurately sort, wash, dry and fold linens while ensuring quality and consistency.
Strong Organizational Skills: Managing and coordinating multiple neighborhood laundry.

Responsibilities

Always wash hands thoroughly after handling dirty laundry.
Wearing gloves and gown is a required procedure when sorting dirty laundry
Must read labels for proper washing instructions.
Many items need special washing (cold water, no bleach, etc.) and we have to follow the directions.
Some items are to be dry-cleaned.
Before sending items to the dry cleaners, we must check with the social worker or a family member
Responsible for checking the pockets of all items to be washed, sometimes we find hearing aids or teeth.
Also check for fancy pins or belts
Must be able to operate the washers and dryers properly.
Proper loading, no underloading or overloading of the machines.
This is hard on the bearings of the machines
Fills the washers promptly when an established load is ready
You must remember there is also a 20-pound washer that is to be taken care of.
This is used for wool items or special clothing