Laundry Attendant

Job Summary:

Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services is seeking a skilled Laundry Attendant to join our Environmental Services team in a full-time capacity. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing daily laundry services to residents, ensuring a safe, clean, and sanitary environment in accordance with laws, regulations, and facility guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides daily laundry services to residents in an effective and efficient manner.
• Gathers and weighs soiled personal items, linens, garments, etc., and places them in appropriate containers.
• Sorts stained items for treatment/stain removal.
• Folds, hangs, and distributes personal items, linens, and garments to resident rooms.
• Follows the facility's laundry schedule to ensure timely services to the residents.
• Reports any repairs needed to equipment to the EVS Director/Supervisor.
• Cleans equipment and work areas as assigned by the EVS Director/Supervisor.
• Participates in activities related to ensuring a clean and safe environment.
• Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and facility's rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Attend in-service educational programs.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Understand facility's fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Perform other department duties assigned by the EVS Director/Supervisor.

Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move laundry equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of laundry procedures and safety protocols.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) plan.
• Vacation, sick leave, and six paid holidays.
• Employee assistance program.