Laundry Associate-MHCO-PT-8

Summary The Laundry Assistant performs daily laundry operations to ensure residents have clean, well-maintained linens and personal garments. This role supports the comfort, dignity, and well-being of residents by helping maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary laundry environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the following; other duties may be assigned:

· Collect, sort, and weigh soiled laundry, linens, and garments; place items in appropriate containers or assigned areas.

· Wash and dry items according to established procedures.

· Press or iron clean garments as needed; label and mend personal clothing when instructed.

· Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean items daily or as instructed.

· Assist in cleaning and maintaining laundry equipment and work areas, including machines, floors, and walls.

· Communicate with residents, families, and other departments regarding laundry needs or concerns.

· Follow all departmental procedures and safety protocols related to infection control, environmental safety, and quality assurance.

· Participate in meetings, in-service training, and ongoing education sessions as scheduled or assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Language Skills

· Ability to read and understand basic instructions, short memos, and correspondence.

· Ability to write simple communications.

· Ability to effectively communicate one-on-one or in small groups with residents, families, and coworkers.

Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret basic graphs.

Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions. Must be able to solve problems that involve multiple, straightforward variables.

Physical Demands This role requires frequent physical activity and mobility. The employee must regularly:

· Stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

· Use hands to handle or feel objects and operate equipment.

· Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance as needed.

· Have vision capabilities that include close and distance vision, color recognition, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· Occasionally climb or balance.

Work Environment

While performing duties, the employee may be exposed to:

· Moving mechanical parts and hot or humid conditions.

· Fumes, airborne particles, and cleaning chemicals.

· Moderate to loud noise levels.

The environment can involve high heat and wet conditions; all employees are expected to follow safety and PPE guidelines.

ADA Compliance Brethren Retirement Community is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal opportunity and access for all applicants. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please let us know.

Privacy Understanding Employees may encounter confidential resident information and are expected to exercise the highest level of discretion. Resident information must only be shared with authorized individuals directly involved in providing care.

All employees are required to complete annual compliance training and uphold the organization's Code of Conduct while performing their duties.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Language Skills

· Ability to read and understand basic instructions, short memos, and correspondence.

· Ability to write simple communications.

· Ability to effectively communicate one-on-one or in small groups with residents, families, and coworkers.

Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret basic graphs.

Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions. Must be able to solve problems that involve multiple, straightforward variables.

Physical Demands This role requires frequent physical activity and mobility. The employee must regularly:

· Stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

· Use hands to handle or feel objects and operate equipment.

· Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance as needed.

· Have vision capabilities that include close and distance vision, color recognition, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· Occasionally climb or balance.