Laundry Specialist - Full Time

Life Care Services•Chapel Hill, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cedars of Chapel Hill is an upscale retirement community with over 400 Members. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for seniors and their families. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our Members to enjoy life to the fullest. The Laundry Specialist is responsible for carrying out the normal activities of the laundry room, including washing, ironing, folding, sorting, etc. of clothing and linens. High levels of customer service required.

Requirements

Moderate to heavy physical effort 80% of the workday, 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 workday.
Must be able to read and write English well.
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.

Responsibilities

Collects, cleans and redistributes the Cedars 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.