WDVA Laundry Worker 1, Full-Time, Non-Perm, Washington Veterans Home

State of Washington•Kitsap County - Port Orchard, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking to get your foot in the door as a State Worker? Then this position as a Non-Permanent, Full-Time Laundry Worker 1 at the Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard, Washington may be just what you're looking for! As a Laundry Worker 1, you will provide linen and resident personal laundry services. Please Note: This is an Full-Time position with an assigned shift of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, in a Non-Permanent status expected to last at least July 1st, 2027. This position is not eligible for telework. This position is eligible for "Supplement Basic Shift Premium" for 24/7 Facilities. Employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location will receive an additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour of supplemental basic shift premium for each hour of basic shift premium. This shift premium does not apply to overtime hours. The supplemental basic shift premium shall expire on June 29, 2027. At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” As a national leader in our advocacy for nearly 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to honorably discharged Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star families.

Requirements

Ability to make basic math calculations.
Ability to follow safety policies, procedures, and practices.
Must be proficient in the English language.
Successfully complete training in laundry operations within six months of employment.
The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check prior to beginning services and every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks.
Must comply with annual Tuberculin Screening in accordance with DVA policy 670.000 Tuberculosis Testing.
Requires medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the Washington Industrial Safety and Act standards.
Must be able to wear a respirator, medical gloves, gowns, eye protection, and other personal protection as required by a job or task.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and able to push and pull dirty and clean linen carts up to 450 lbs; must be capable of pushing/lifting/pulling with sufficient strength to accomplish tasks.
Must maintain regular and reliable attendance, proper call-in, call-out, and be willing to work as needed.
Must successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation, and all other mandatory, annual, in-service, and other required training.
Must become familiar and comply with all DVA policies and procedures and the Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
Must sign the confidentiality statement for all employees.
Candidates who are offered a job with WDVA must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience in working in a nursing care facility or laundry/cleaning services.
High school graduation or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

Operate washing machines, dryers, marking machines, and presses.
Weigh, shake, and sort out all soiled linen daily.
Clean and disinfect laundry carts daily.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Report problems or malfunctions of laundry equipment to supervisor.
Dry, hang, fold, and sort personal clothing for final distribution for designated areas.
Collect, wash, dry, and deliver various materials to ancillary departments.
Work with and help train new staff in operating laundry equipment and performing routine laundry tasks.