Laundry Attendant

Franklin Companies

28d•$11•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to perform all aspects of laundry care ensuring a pleasing home-like environment for residents, employees and visitors. Starting pay rate is $10.50. Duties require being on your feet most of the day, bending, pulling, pushing and lifting.

Requirements

Able to read, write, speak and understand the English language and able to communicate effectively.
High school diploma or equivalent
The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position: Frequently stand, walk, sit, push, climb and/or balance, stoop and kneel up to eight hours a day
Frequently support up to 70 pounds
Frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Subject to infectious diseases, substances, odors, etc. throughout the work day.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus.
Knowledge of OSHA Standards and safety procedures preferred
Understand the steps for emergency response including fire evacuation
Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
Minimum one-year experience in a senior community or healthcare environment preferred

Responsibilities

Bags and transports soiled laundry from resident rooms to laundry room
Observes sanitation guidelines and universal precautions.
Separates and sorts linens and clothing per company policies and procedures
Pre-rinses heavily soiled items when needed
Washes and dries each type of load on proper cycle at proper temperature
Removes cleaned/dried items and sorts by name
Properly hangs or folds all laundered items
Returns clean laundry to correct resident room; stores according to policy.
At all stages of laundry, observes items for damage or missing identification and sets aside for repair or labeling
Keeps housekeeping and laundry areas clean and organized
Ensures that hazardous cleaning products are properly used, labeled and stored when not in use
Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and family members
Practices proper body mechanics when lifting and follows all other safety guidelines
Follows company guidelines for uniforms and name badges
Uses company-provided equipment properly as intended
Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
Attends required training and meetings
Becomes familiar and understands the steps for emergency response, including evacuation
All employees are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents
Performs other duties as assigned