Job Summary:
The Laundry Worker is responsible for ensuring that residents and staff have access to clean, well-maintained linens and clothing items. This role is responsible for various aspects of laundry operations and will perform other duties as required.
Responsibilities:
- Sort, wash, dry, fold, and iron linens, towels, personal clothing, and other laundry items according to established procedures and schedules.
- Operate commercial laundry equipment safely and efficiently, following manufacturer instructions and safety guidelines.
- Ensure that all items meet quality standards and are returned promptly to the appropriate departments or residents.
- Handle different types of fabrics and garments with care to prevent damage or shrinkage during laundering processes.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks on laundry equipment, such as cleaning lint traps, checking water filters (where applicable), and reporting any malfunctions to maintenance staff.
- Adhere to all health, safety, and sanitation standards set by WEL, local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA guidelines and infection control protocols. Including reporting safety or other hazards to supervisor.
- Maintain a clean and organized laundry area ensuring a safe working environment.
- Follow safety protocols while handling cleaning chemicals, equipment operation, and working in resident areas utilizing the proper PPE.
- Ensure chemicals are properly secured, labeled, and used appropriately.
Previous experience in commercial laundry or housekeeping work preferred.
Education:
Some schooling or equivalent work experience preferred
Licensure/Certification:
None
At Wesley Enhanced Living (WEL) our employees love what they do because we have created an environment of possibilities to help them learn, grow, and have the opportunity to make an impact each and every day.
At WEL, you will be paid a competitive compensation and enjoy a generous benefits package including schedule flexibility!
Some of our benefits include:
- Health Insurance (including prescription and vision)
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) plans
- Wellnes program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Other generous benefits
WEL is ranked #4 in the nation on the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, and has been a Certified Great Place to Work for the past six years in a row. We got here because of our amazingly talented employees and their commitment to our mission of making a compelling difference in the lives of our residents!
We welcome your application and invite you to visit: www.wel.org to learn more about our 130+ year young organization, our enhanced living philosophy, and our award winning team of employees.
For the safety and protection of our residents, employees, and visitors our organization requires that all staff members receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Don't wait, apply today!!
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