Laundry Assistant

Community Name:

Trinity Community at Beavercreek

The Laundry Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of general laundry duties in order to provide quality, clean laundry service.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Performs all general laundry duties

Inventories clothing and personal items brought in with new residents and marks with proper identification, as requested

Picks up brutes with soiled linen from each wing throughout shift

Prepares articles for washing by unbuttoning, turning pockets out and unrolling sleeves

Sorts soiled laundry into appropriate loads for washing

Follows standard washing procedures to add soap solution, bluing and other chemicals to wash

Washes contaminated linens separately from other linens

Dries linens and residents' clothing in dryer

Presses garments

Checks condition of linens for worn spots or tears

Folds linen and returns sufficient amount of linen to clean linen room on each wing for needs of day

Distributes laundry to appropriate resident

Follows policy on unmarked clothing

Maintains equipment used in performing duties

Cleans washers and dryers, dryer lint filters and soap dispensers at end or near end of shift or per policy

Cleans brutes and replaces liners daily as assigned

Assists in quarterly inventory process

Records laundry weights monthly

Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures and protocol for residents in all special care units

Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships

Performs all other duties as assigned or directed

Competency Statement(s)

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.

Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

Skills & Abilities

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred

Experience: No prior experience necessary

Computer Skills: Must possess basic computer skills

Other Requirements: Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language and follow instructions; Previous experience preferred but not required; Ability to operate/utilize basic laundry equipment and supplies; Must be able to work with other laundry aides, elderly residents, families and other health care staff members; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.