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

Rochester Regional Health; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Newark, NY is seeking a Laundry Assistant at DeMay to sort and launder linens and patient clothing, operate laundry machines, and deliver finished items.

You will maintain a clean work area, properly tag clothing, manage chemicals and follow infection control and safety guidelines.

This part-time role runs on Day/Evening shifts (11:00 AM - 5:00 PM) with Tue, Wed, Sat schedule; strong customer service and attention to detail preferred.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Verbal & written instructions

Job description

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.

PAY RANGE

$17.25 - $20.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, 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.