Laundry Aide

Bayview; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) match

Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Flex Spending Account

HRA

Employee Assistance Program

ORCA Card subsidy

Paid time off

On-site Daycare

On-site Dining

Job summary

Bayview in Seattle is seeking a dedicated Laundry Aide to manage sorting, washing, drying and folding of cloth items for residents. The role requires careful attention to infection control, safety and efficiency, ensuring fabrics are cared for and processed promptly.

Working full-time, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with compensation at $22.00 per hour plus DOE. This position is non-exempt and hourly, offering benefits as part of a Great Place to Work culture.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infection control and universal precautions.
• Ability to read and follow English instructions for laundry equipment and chemicals.
• Experience or skill in handling and caring for fabrics.

Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry and fold a large volume of cloth products.
• Perform duties in a timely, efficient and safe manner to minimize infection risk.
• Prioritize laundry tasks based on residents' and staff's needs.

Skills

Infection control

English reading

Fabric care

Time management

Job description

JOB TITLE: Laundry Aide

DEPARTMENT: Laundry

REPORTS TO: Environmental Services Manager

STATUS: Full-Time

SCHEDULE: 7:00 am - 3:30pm - Monday - Fridays

SALARY: $22.00 + DOE. Non-Exempt/Hourly

We are acertified great place to workvoted by our fantastic staff. We were also recipients of the Gold Winner of 'Best in the PNW' for Senior Living in 2023, 2025 and 2026, and a Silver winner for 2024. Come see why your job search should stop here!

The Laundry Aide is responsible for sorting, washing, drying, and folding a wide variety and large volume of cloth products used at Bayview. They perform these duties in a timely, efficient, and safe manner being careful to minimize the risk of infections being transmitted through any aspect of the laundry process.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Skill

• Working knowledge of modes of transmission of infectious diseases, including blood-borne pathogens, and the practice of universal precautions.
• Ability to communicate in English relating to laundry issues – e.g., able to read English instructions for operating washers and dryers and precautions associated with solutions used in the laundry.
• Demonstrated skill and experience in all of the categories mentioned as Specific Duties and Responsibilities.

Judgment and Mental Demands

• Required to prioritize laundry duties based on most urgent needs of Bayviewresidents and staff.
• Expected to determine efficient ways to use time, equipment, and storage space.
• Expected to assess the quality of fabrics and the washing, drying, and folding of items in order to determine items that need to be replaced and laundering processes that need to be repeated or improved.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Works on feet continuously.
• Bends, stoops, squats, twists, stands, walks, pushes, pulls, reaches over the head, and uses hands and arms extensively in many positions while performing the “Specific Duties and Responsibilities.”
• Frequently lifts and carries bunches of cloth items weighing up to 25 pounds and is encouraged to limit the number of items lifted at any one time so as not to exceed the 25-pound expectation. Carts are available for transporting cloth items.
• Is exposed to the noise, heat and humidity produced by the washers and dryers.
• Expected to use washing machines and dryers safely in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and BCR policies and procedures.
• Exposed to cleaning and sanitizing chemicals as well as bacteria and viruses. Protective coverings, masks and goggles are available for worker protection.

Your Benefits

• 403(b) plan with up to 4% match
• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidized ORCA Card - Annual pass
• Paid time off
• On-site Daycare (subsidized)
• Affordable On-site Dining

Once you have applied, your application will remain on file for 30 days. We will contact you directly if we need any additional information. If you have not heard from us by that time, we encourage you to re-apply for any open positions. We have up-to-date job openings on our website at www.bayviewcommunity.org

Bayview is a certified Great Place to Work and an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.