Laundry Assistant

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Macon (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HealthCare, Charleston is seeking a dedicated Laundry Assistant at their Macon, Missouri center. This role involves managing laundry tasks, including loading washers, ensuring cleanliness, and operating laundry machinery in accordance with center policies.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Standard English, demonstrate flexibility and teamwork, and have a positive attitude.

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.
• Must be flexible, be a team player, and have a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Gather dirty laundry as instructed.
• Load washers with dirty linens for washing.
• Ensure dirty linen is separate from clean linen.
• Check washing machine water temperature.
• Clean lint traps according to policy.
• Check levels of detergents and follow refilling policy.
• Keep laundry area and equipment clean.
• Remove clean laundry from washer and load dryer appropriately.
• Inform supervisor of equipment issues.

Skills

Ability to read Standard English

Operating standard and commercial laundry machinery

Understanding and following instructions

Team player and positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Laundry Assistant for family-oriented SNF in Macon, MO. Macon HealthCare Center is looking for a Laundry Assistant to join their team! This position includes loading washers, gathering dirty laundry, folding/storing laundry, operating washing machines & dryers according to manufacturer\'s and center\'s policy, and other duties as assigned.

Duties And Responsibilities

• 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 are checked and that center policy is followed for refilling.
• 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.

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.
• Must be flexible, be a team player, and have a positive attitude.

EOE