Job Summary
The Laundry Worker plays a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene within a long-term care facility by managing the collection, laundering, drying, and distribution of linens and personal garments. This position demands the safe operation of laundry machinery while ensuring adherence to infection control practices and universal precautions.
Responsibilities
- Collect and sort linens and personal clothing from various areas of the facility.
- Wash, dry, and fold laundry items in accordance with facility standards.
- Distribute cleaned items back to appropriate locations.
- Ensure safe operation of all laundry-related equipment.
- Adhere to infection control policies and universal precautions to maintain a safe environment.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Previous experience in laundry services is preferred but not essential.
- Must comply with facility vaccination policies.
Healthcare Services Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
