Laundry Assistant

Sunnyside Communities

Harrisonburg (VA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Sunnyside Communities in Harrisonburg, Virginia is hiring a full-time Laundry Assistant. This role entails performing laundry activities, ensuring quality and safety standards, and providing exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include sorting and delivering laundry, maintaining records, and operating laundry equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and preferably prior experience in senior living. The position includes benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

Prior experience in Senior Living preferred.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

Perform all laundry activities with attention to standards.
Gather and sort laundry items daily.
Monitor and sort items for mending and cleanliness.
Handle and store laundry chemicals safely.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Job Type: Full-time
Shift Times: 7:00 am-3:30 pm
Rotating weekends required, with $3.00 shift differential for weekend shifts.

Position Overview & General Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Laundry Assistant is to provide stellar customer service and perform all laundry activities with attention to standards of quality, quantity, and safety measures.

Gather, sort, weigh, load, wash, iron, fold, and deliver items to appropriate rooms daily within time constraints.
Collect and process laundry and distribute it daily, and ensure resident laundry is sorted and returned correctly.
Monitor and sort items requiring mending. Check the condition of linens.
Ability to discern the cleanliness of laundry; detect stains and sort by color, and apply additional treatment if necessary.
Count and record pounds of laundry service, and maintain accurate records for budgetary purposes.
Count and record items identified for personal changes; keep accurate records for billing purposes.
Handle laundry chemicals and solvents safely and keep them stored properly.
Communicate washing procedures for isolation and special washes.
Remember names, places, and changes of occupancy among residents to ensure laundry is returned to the appropriate resident or location.
Operate general laundry equipment safely, including but not limited to commercial washers and dryers, presser machines, weighing scales, and handheld irons.
Report laundry and maintenance requests by completing the appropriate form within the appropriate time frame. Also, report all unsafe working conditions or equipment malfunctions immediately to the supervisor.
Discern cleanliness of laundry.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Prior experience in Senior Living is preferred.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Physical and Environmental Considerations

This job operates both indoors and outdoors with normal lighting levels, comfortable temperature ranges, good air quality, ventilation, and moderate noise levels. General housekeeping environment with varying indoor floor surfaces and outdoor surfaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 35 lbs or less and occasionally more than 40 lbs. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. General hazards related to laundry duties. Hazards related to exposure to laundry chemicals and agents. Minimal hazards if safety precautions are followed and personal protective equipment is used when needed. Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials while handling and cleaning laundry.

Culture and Work Environment

Join a team you’ll be proud of at Sunnyside Retirement Community, where every team member is encouraged to S.H.I.N.E.: Service Before Self, Hospitality with Heart, Inspiring Excellence, Nothing Less Than the Best, and Enjoy Your Journey.
At Sunnyside, you’ll find flexibility, growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture. Our 150+ acre campus in the Shenandoah Valley offers a welcoming environment for both residents and staff.

Employee Benefits and Perks