Laundry Technician - Part-time

Avamere • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Aide is responsible for providing laundry services for residents while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized laundry area. Responsibilities include collecting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing resident linens and personal clothing, operating laundry equipment, maintaining infection control standards, and ensuring resident belongings are handled with care. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to providing excellent service to seniors. The Laundry Technician is responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the Laundry Department and to deliver an excellent Guest experience. Additional responsibilities include training, scheduling and supervising personnel within the department. Holds Staff members accountable for achieving the cleanliness, organization and service standards of Ovation Sienna Hills. The Laundry Technician is an hourly position reporting to the Laundry Supervisor with a work expectation of 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Knowledge of laundry techniques (washing, drying, folding), chemical handling requirements and use of equipment.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with Residents, Management and Co-workers to their understanding.
• Ability to provide legible communication.

Nice To Haves

• Hospitality experience as a Hotel or Condominium Laundry Technician or Laundry Assistant.
• Franchise brand experience (Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, etc.)
• Previous guest relations training
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to communicate in a second language (preferably Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Running the day-to-day operations of the Laundry Department.
• Delivering an excellent Guest experience.
• Training, scheduling and supervising personnel within the department.
• Holding Staff members accountable for achieving the cleanliness, organization and service standards.
• Collecting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing resident linens and personal clothing.
• Operating laundry equipment.
• Maintaining infection control standards.
• Ensuring resident belongings are handled with care.
• Weekly Resident bed linen changes.
• Resident personal laundry and commercial linen.
• Ensuring that laundry is picked up and dropped off in a timely manner and confirm that personal laundry is returned to the proper apartment.
• Performing assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Getting things done and making Residents and Co-workers happy.
• Supporting and cooperating with specific procedures and programs for: safety (including universal precautions and safe work practices), fire, risk management, disaster and security plans.
• Reporting and/or correcting unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
• Following up and maintaining compliance with all OSHA programs, policies and procedures.
• Communicating with the medical team, nursing personnel, and other department personnel.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Aetna Medical (PPO and HAS Options); Delta Dental (PPO) and Willamette Dental Group (HMO); VSP Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plan based on years of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options
• CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D – You can purchase Voluntary Life Insurance for you, your legal spouse and dependent children.
• Voluntary Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance options thru Guardian
• Supplemental Insurance Options – Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED