Laundry Assistant

MGM Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Laundry Assistant to join their team. In this vital role, you will ensure the highest quality of care by maintaining cleanliness and safety standards for residents. Your responsibilities will include operating laundry machines, sorting and folding articles, and adhering to infection control procedures. This position offers a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued. Join a team that prioritizes exceptional care and employee appreciation, and take advantage of competitive pay and generous benefits. If you are dedicated to making a difference in senior living, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO+)

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

401(k) Retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Fun work environment with contests

Employee appreciation events

Qualifications

• Preferred 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Load and sort laundry articles, ensuring proper sanitation.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the laundry area.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Washing Machines

Dryers

Job description

At Lansdowne Village, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Lansdowne Village partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across 3 states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Lansdowne Village.

Hiring for Full-Time Shifts!

- 12:00pm to 8:30pm

Pay, Benefits and Perks of Laundry Assistant:

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only)
• Earn PTO+ for every quarter of perfect attendance (full-time only)
• 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employees
• Up to $5,000 in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurance
• Fun work environment with contests and employee appreciation events each week

Essential Functions of Laundry Assistant:

• Loads articles into washer and dryer
• Soaks contaminated articles as per policy
• Sort dried articles according to identification numbers and type. Fold and place items into appropriate bins
• Lubricate machines
• Mends torn articles. Sorts and counts articles to verify quantities on laundry lists.
• Iron required items
• Mixes dyes and bleaches according to formula. Dyes and bleaches specific articles
• Able to read and understand equipment operation manuals
• Performs all aspects of duties and responsibilities in manner that optimizes resident safety
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. Assures that sanitation and quality standards are met; including to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions
• Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Follow ALL infection control procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications of Laundry Assistant:

• High School Diploma or general equivalency is preferred
• 1 year of experience is preferred
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.
• Ability to communicate in English in writing and verbally in conversation with different levels of staff, patient families and any outside customer
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• You may frequently be required to stand and walk for long periods of time. The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to utilize a computer, phone, etc. for extended periods of time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other bodily fluids or airborne pathogens and toxic caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Organization and management skills
• Basic Computer Skills

EEO Statement:

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees’ legally-protected characteristics (“protected class”) including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.