Laundry Aide

Sequim Bay Post Acute; Sequim (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

Competitive compensation package

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive and collaborative work环境

Job summary

Sequim Bay Post Acute in Sequim, WA is hiring a Laundry Aide to keep our residents’ clothing and linens fresh and clean, and their personal belongings well cared for. No experience is needed. We’ll train you!

New to laundry or healthcare? That’s okay! If you’re dependable and take pride in your work, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Experience in laundry, housekeeping, healthcare, or long-term care is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and safely handle laundry chemicals.
• Basic math skills for measuring detergents and products by weight and volume.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Respect for resident privacy, dignity, and personal property.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Collect soiled resident clothing, linens, towels, and blankets from designated areas.
• Sort laundry by color, fabric type, and level of soiling according to facility procedures.
• Safely operate washers, dryers, and other laundry equipment.
• Measure and use detergents, disinfectants, and other laundry products according to instructions.
• Wash, dry, fold, and organize resident clothing and facility linens.
• Inspect items for stains, damage, or special handling needs.
• Handle resident clothing and personal belongings with care and respect.
• Return clean clothing and linens to resident rooms and designated areas.
• Keep clean linens, towels, and blankets stocked throughout the building.
• Keep the laundry room, equipment, and storage areas clean, organized, and free from hazards.
• Follow infection control procedures and wear PPE when handling soiled or contaminated laundry.
• Report equipment problems, maintenance concerns, or lost or damaged resident belongings to the Housekeeping Supervisor
• Treat residents, families, and coworkers with courtesy, dignity, and respect
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and attend in-services and staff meetings
• Help with other housekeeping duties as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Punctuality

Teamwork

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Washer/Dryer operation

Job description

Laundry Aide | Sequim Bay Post Acute | $17.50 – $19/hr

Sequim Bay Post Acute in Sequim, WA is hiring a Laundry Aide to keep our residents’ clothing and linens fresh and clean, and their personal belongings well cared for. No experience is needed. We’ll train you!

What You’ll Do

• Collect soiled resident clothing, linens, towels, and blankets from designated areas

• Sort laundry by color, fabric type, and level of soiling according to facility procedures

• Safely operate washers, dryers, and other laundry equipment

• Measure and use detergents, disinfectants, and other laundry products according to instructions

• Wash, dry, fold, and organize resident clothing and facility linens

• Inspect items for stains, damage, or special handling needs

• Handle resident clothing and personal belongings with care and respect

• Return clean clothing and linens to resident rooms and designated areas

• Keep clean linens, towels, and blankets stocked throughout the building

• Keep the laundry room, equipment, and storage areas clean, organized, and free from hazards

• Follow infection control procedures and wear PPE when handling soiled or contaminated laundry

• Report equipment problems, maintenance concerns, or lost or damaged resident belongings to the Housekeeping Supervisor

• Treat residents, families, and coworkers with courtesy, dignity, and respect

• Respond appropriately to emergencies and attend in-services and staff meetings

• Help with other housekeeping duties as needed

Why Work Here

• Competitive pay: $17.50 – $19/hr

• No experience required. We provide on-the-job training

• Steady, hands-on work where you can see the results of your effort every day

• A supportive housekeeping team and a direct line to your supervisor

• Work and live on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• PTO

• Competitive compensation package

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• A supportive and collaborative work environment

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required

• Laundry, housekeeping, healthcare, or long-term care experience is a plus, but not required

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and safely handle laundry chemicals

• Basic math skills for measuring detergents and products by weight and volume

• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and punctuality

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Respect for resident privacy, dignity, and personal property

• Ability to read, speak, and understand English

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying throughout your shift

• Ability to lift and carry laundry bags, linens, and supplies

• Laundry room setting with heat, humidity, noise, and cleaning products

• Handling soiled laundry, with possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens (PPE and training provided)

New to laundry or healthcare? That’s okay! If you’re dependable and take pride in your work, we’d love to hear from you.

Sequim Bay Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.