Laundry Assistant 6a-2:30pm EOW

UCHI United Church Homes, Inc.; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

United Church Homes is seeking a Laundry Assistant responsible for various laundry tasks to ensure a clean service for residents. This full-time role offers an opportunity to positively impact the lives of others within a supportive community environment. Ideal candidates will exhibit accountability, effective communication, and a customer-oriented mindset while adhering to company's operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• No prior experience necessary; previous experience preferred.
• Ability to operate basic laundry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general laundry duties, including washing and pressing.
• Sort and inventory clothing and linens, returning clean items.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Communication, Oral

Accountability

Customer Oriented

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Laundry Assistant 6a-2:30pm EOW page is loaded

Laundry Assistant 6a-2:30pm EOW

Apply locations Fairborn, OH time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 30, 2025 (21 days left to apply) job requisition id JR-3660

Community Name:

Trinity Community at FairbornThe Laundry Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of general laundry duties in order to provide quality, clean laundry service.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Performs all general laundry duties
• Inventories clothing and personal items brought in with new residents and marks with proper identification, as requested
• Picks up brutes with soiled linen from each wing throughout shift
• Prepares articles for washing by unbuttoning, turning pockets out and unrolling sleeves
• Sorts soiled laundry into appropriate loads for washing
• Follows standard washing procedures to add soap solution, bluing and other chemicals to wash
• Washes contaminated linens separately from other linens
• Dries linens and residents' clothing in dryer
• Presses garments
• Checks condition of linens for worn spots or tears
• Folds linen and returns sufficient amount of linen to clean linen room on each wing for needs of day
• Distributes laundry to appropriate resident
• Follows policy on unmarked clothing
• Maintains equipment used in performing duties
• Cleans washers and dryers, dryer lint filters and soap dispensers at end or near end of shift or per policy
• Cleans brutes and replaces liners daily as assigned
• Assists in quarterly inventory process
• Records laundry weights monthly
• Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures and protocol for residents in all special care units
• Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships
• Performs all other duties as assigned or directed

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

Skills & Abilities

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred
• Experience: No prior experience necessary
• Computer Skills: Must possess basic computer skills
• Other Requirements: Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language and follow instructions; Previous experience preferred but not required; Ability to operate/utilize basic laundry equipment and supplies; Must be able to work with other laundry aides, elderly residents, families and other health care staff members; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

About Us

At United Church Homes, It's All About Spirit.

As a United Church Homes team member, you help foster a spirit of unity across our communities and a commitment to person-centered care at every level of our organization. We know you have a passion for changing lives and enhancing the well-being of our residents. As a result, we want to help you reach the fullest potential in your career.

Here, your gifts and talents are appreciated. Your dedication to relationship-building is valued. At United Church Homes you are just as important as our residents, and together we provide care that nurtures, encourages and creates a sense of community.

From the nurses, dietitians, therapists, housekeepers, and others who touch residents' lives on a daily basis, to the administrators and office staff, we share a common goal: excellence in all we do.