Laundry Aide

Start at $16.95/hr and begin your career caring for residents as a member of the environmental services team Fairmount Homes in Ephrata is hiring Laundry Aides Join a fun, team environment

Fairmount Homes is a five-star rated facility located on a beautiful 50+ acre campus in rural Ephrata, PA. We are dedicated to faith, family, and community and are looking for team members to join our mission to provide high quality services and enrich the lives of those we serve

Position: 32 hours per / week. Includes every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday. 6:30am - 2:30pm.

Pay: $16.95 -$18.30, +$1.25 for weekends

Benefits of Laundry Aide:

• Paid 30 Minute Lunch Break
• Employee discounts at the Fairmount Café
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• 401K plan and matching program
• Dental / Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance

Job Responsibilities of Laundry Aide:

1. Collects soiled laundry, handling it so as to prevent the spread of airborne bacteria. Uses precautions in washing "contaminated" or "isolation" linen
2. Distributes clean laundry in laundry carts
3. Follows laundry procedures, sorting laundry items by category.
4. Washes daily.
5. Dries items properly according to the texture of the material.
6. Folds all laundry when it is properly dried.
7. Protects linens and clothing when laundering.
8. Cares for laundry equipment. Assures that carts for the distribution of linen are spotlessly clean. Washing machines, dryers and other laundry equipment are cleaned at least once weekly.

Employment Qualifications of Laundry Aide:

Must be able to follow simple oral directions. Some laundry experience preferred. Working knowledge of commercial laundry processes, equipment and procedures helpful. Must support the mission and values of Fairmount Homes.

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