Laundry Assistant

NHC Careers; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking leader in senior care as a Laundry Assistant, where your role is crucial in maintaining a clean and safe environment. You will be responsible for sorting, washing, and folding linens, ensuring that all laundry operations run smoothly and efficiently. This position requires physical stamina and attention to detail, as you will handle heavy loads and operate commercial laundry machinery. If you value integrity and teamwork, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a caring community while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

$500 sign on Bonus

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand instructions in English.
• Experience operating commercial laundry machinery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Sort, load, and unload laundry while maintaining cleanliness.
• Ensure proper operation of laundry machines and equipment.

Skills

Reading Standard English

Operating laundry machinery

Following instructions

Tools

Washing machines

Dryers

Job description

Laundry Assistant - $500 sign on Bonus

PURPOSE:

The position is responsible for sorting out dirty laundry, loading and unloading washing machine and dryer and folding center linens.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Laundry Supervisor, Housekeeping Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to read Standard English.
• Must be able to operate standard and commercial laundry machinery.
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to pull and push wet laundry (50 – 75 pounds) from washing machine.
• Able to be on feet 7 – 8 hours per day.
• Able to stoop, kneel, and bend.
• Able to see, hear and communicate adequately to complete job duties and responsibilities.
• Able to lift 30 – 40 pounds frequently.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Are determined by the center and may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Report to laundry at the assigned time and gather dirty laundry as instructed.
• Load washers with dirty linens and prepare linen for morning change.
• Keep dirty linen separate from clean linen at all times.
• Check water temperature of each washing machine to be sure it is at least 150°.
• Clean all lint traps in accordance with center policy or at least once per shift.
• Check levels of laundry detergents, softeners and bleach according to center policy.
• Keep floors, walls and equipment are kept clean.
• Remove clean laundry from washer and load dryer, making sure that clean laundry does not touch the floor.
• Operate washing machines and dryers are operated in accordance with manufacturer’s and center’s policy and procedures.
• Removed dry clothes from dryer, fold and store in accordance with center policy.
• Inform supervisor of any problems with equipment so that repairs can be made.
• Shut down all equipment in laundry in accordance with center policy when fire alarm sounds.
• Other duties which may be assigned from time to time.
• Be familiar with and follow all federal, state and center policies and procedures.
• Work safely, following proper procedures when using chemical agents.

National HealthCare Corporationis recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

TheNHCenvironment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us atnhccare.com/careers

We look forward to talking with you!!

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