Laundry Attendant

Sunrise Senior LivingSilver Spring, MD
Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Attendant is responsible for performing laundry functions in order to create a safe, secure and inviting environment for residents, families and team members while meeting and exceeding Sunrise quality service standards.

Requirements

  • High School diploma / GED preferred
  • Able to provide housekeeping and laundry services in a resident centered environment, which meets and/or exceeds Sunrise’s quality standards
  • Desire to work with seniors
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities
  • Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
  • Competent in organizational, time management skills
  • Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
  • Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision by following all community procedures and guidelines and having the ability to follow through on assigned tasks, and demonstrates initiative
  • Ability to perform tasks with frequent interruptions

Responsibilities

  • Collects, cleans and redistributes the community laundry and resident clothing.
  • Sorts, washes and dries linens and resident clothing properly following the approved laundry procedures.
  • Transports supplies to include clean and soiled linen to the appropriate storage and collection areas.
  • Folds, counts and stacks linens following approved laundry procedures.
  • Inspects linens routinely for wear and tear, identifying worn and torn linens and following the community’s Standard Operating Procedure for damaged linens.
  • Maintains the commercial and residential laundry rooms in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition.
  • Maintains communication with Supervisor regarding inventory of products and services per Sunrise procurement procedures and service standards.
  • Assists Care Managers and Department Coordinators with resident care when requested.
  • Practices positive resident relations following our Sunrise Shared Values; responds to resident requests and directs resident feedback and requests to immediate supervisor and or Care Manager.
  • Reviews, reads, notates and initializes Daily Log to document and learn about pertinent information and any resident’s physical and behavioral changes.
  • Understands team members may be exposed to blood and or body fluids with potential exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.
  • Understands working in an environment that may have possible exposure to unpleasant odors; possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the SDS manual and continuous exposure to residents who may be ill, confused and having unpleasant days.
  • Ensures cleaning chemicals are kept stored and locked when not in use.
  • Ensures any cords, carts, equipment and other hazards are kept out of the way at all times, not blocking exits and in compliance with fire codes.
  • Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations.
  • Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, SDS Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Lockout Tagout procedures.
  • Maintains equipment and supplies to avoid waste, damage to areas and equipment and to prevent accidents.
  • Complies with all infection control techniques, placement of bio-hazard containers and removal techniques, procedures and policies.
  • Participates in all fire and safety drills, in-service meetings and department programs as assigned.
  • Participates actively as a member of a team and committed to working toward team goals.
  • Demonstrates in daily interactions with others, our Team Member Credo.
  • Commits to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service.
  • Contributes in the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops.
  • Attends regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team Meetings, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Supervisor / Department Coordinator.
  • Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
  • Retirement Savings Plans
  • Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
  • Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
  • myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
  • Tuition Reimbursement
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