Laundry Assistant - DeMay, Environmental Services (Part-Time; Day/Evening Shift)

102 Newark Wayne Community Hospital & DeMay; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Newark, NY seeks a part-time Laundry Assistant in Environmental Services for Day/Evening shifts (11:00 AM–5:00 PM). The role sorts, washes, dries, folds, and delivers laundry for residents, maintaining clean work areas and proper clothing tagging.

Responsibilities include operating washers/dryers, supervising chemical levels, and following infection control procedures while delivering courteous service to patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is important for sorting, handling fabrics, and following procedures.
• Customer service mindset to respond to resident requests and maintain cleanliness.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic laundry environment.

Responsibilities

• Spot treat, wash, dry, press, fold, sort, and store laundry and linens.
• Load and unload dryers, fold clean linen, and clean laundry baskets.
• Inspect laundered items to ensure cleanliness and serviceability.
• Ensure all clothing is properly tagged and delicate fabrics are handled appropriately.
• Maintain proper chemical levels in washing machines and clean washer filters and dryer lint traps.
• Follow infection control principles and safety/regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, orderly laundry room and properly store chemicals and cleaners.
• Provide excellent customer service by responding to resident requests and addressing concerns promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Follow instructions

Prioritize tasks

Job description

Job Title

Laundry Assistant - DeMay, Environmental Services (Part-Time; Day/Evening Shift)

Status

Part-Time/20 Hours

Location

DeMay - 100 Sunset Drive, Newark, NY 14513

Department

Environmental Services

Schedule

Day/Evening; Tue., Wed., Sat.; 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Summary

The Laundry Assistant sorts clean and dirty linens and residents’ personal clothing. Operates machines, sorts and folds clean laundry, and delivers laundry to residents. Ensures that working area and equipment are clean and orderly.

Responsibilities

• Spot treat, wash, dry, press, fold, sort, and store laundry and linens.
• Load and unload dryers, fold clean linen, and clean laundry baskets.
• Inspect laundered items to ensure cleanliness and serviceability.
• Ensure all clothing is properly tagged and delicate fabrics and colored items are handled appropriately.
• Maintain proper chemical levels in washing machines and clean washer filters and dryer lint traps.
• Follow infection control principles, COVID-19 procedures as applicable, and all safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, orderly laundry room and properly store cleaning compounds and hazardous substances.
• Provide excellent customer service by responding to patient requests and addressing concerns promptly.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous laundry assistant experience preferred.
• Able to prioritize and follow verbal and written instructions is highly preferred.
• Customer service-driven is highly desired.
• Attention to detail

Physical Requirements

Moderate - These roles require a combination of movement and stationary work, including frequent standing, walking, and moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs.). Tasks may involve repetitive reaching, bending, pushing, or pulling, along with maintaining awareness in high-traffic or operational areas. Visual focus and spatial awareness are critical in facilities, logistics, or support settings. Emotional demands include managing interruptions, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. Environmental exposures may include equipment noise, shared workspaces, and occasional proximity to hazardous areas. Physical capability screening may be required. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$17.25 - $20.00

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.