Laundry Associate

Life Care Services • Jacksonville, FL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Associate is responsible for carrying out the normal activities of the laundry, including washing, ironing, folding, sorting, etc. of clothing and linens. The Community fully embraces a culture of hospitality and promotes a healthy community culture for all residents and employees, focusing on eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. This role requires a valid driver's license and is a full-time position with a wage of $15.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Requires a valid driver's license
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively.
• Ability to process 50-100 pounds of laundry at a time.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort 80% of the work day including repetitive folding movements, and strenuous pulling movements.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. independently.
• Must be able to push and/or pull wheeled carts and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. over tiled and carpeted surfaces over long distances.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and stoop 90% of the work day.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases from contaminated linens including influenza, HIV and Hepatitis.
• May be exposed to unpleasant odors, high heat levels, and laundry and cleaning chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial laundry experience is desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collects, cleans and redistributes the Community laundry.
• Ensures that all Health Center laundry is properly sorted, washed and dried according to State and Federal regulations.
• Ensures that the laundry is maintained in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition.
• Maintains all equipment and supplies in proper condition.
• Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by the supervisor.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees