Laundry Assistant

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

401k with company match

Job summary

Harrisonburg Health & Rehabilitation Center in Harrisonburg, VA, is seeking a dedicated Laundry Assistant to wash, dry, fold, and deliver linen and clothing while maintaining a clean, sanitary facility. The role supports patient care by managing clothing and supplies with care and accuracy.

Ideal candidates have prior laundry or healthcare experience, strong teamwork and communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Prior laundry experience preferred; prior healthcare experience also preferred.
• Ability to communicate, comprehend, understand, and write messages, and follow directions.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Requires frequent lifting (up to 50 pounds), bending, stooping, kneeling, etc.
• Must be able to operate dryers and washers and fold and hang linen and clothing.

Responsibilities

• Washes and dries linen and other clothing.
• Folds and stores linen and clothing properly.
• Keeps the laundry in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Delivers linen and clothing to designated areas.
• Ensures that all patient clothing is properly identified.
• Reports loss and damage of linen or patient clothing to supervisor.

Skills

Laundry experience

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Stamina/physical endurance

Operate washers/dryers

Job description

Harrisonburg Health & Rehabilitation Center in Harrisonburg, a 180 bed rehabilitation and long-term care facility, is seeking a Laundry Assistant. If you're looking for a work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of those you serve, consider a career with us!

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Washes and dries linen and other clothing.
• Folds and stores linen and clothing properly.
• Keeps the laundry in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Delivers linen and clothing to designated areas.
• Ensures that all patient clothing is properly identified.
• Reports loss and damage of linen or patient clothing to supervisor.

Job qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Prior laundry experience preferred; prior healthcare experience also preferred.
• Ability to communicate, comprehend, understand, and write messages, and follow directions.
• Ability to perform as a team player and get along with all other employees.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Requires frequent lifting (up to 50 pounds), bending, stooping, kneeling, etc.
• Must be able to operate dryers and washers and fold and hang linen and clothing.

We offer a competitive rate of pay and a comprehensive benefits package for full time associates which include affordable health and dental insurance within 60-90 days of hire, paid time off, extra pay for holidays, and a 401k with company match.

Working for MFA at a LifeWorks Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center is no ordinary career. It takes pride and dedication. It takes a critical combination of technical skills balanced with people skills. Most of all it takes a unique person, with a caring heart and a passion for helping others. It's more than just a job...it's a calling.