Laundry Associate

Ohio Living; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living is seeking a Laundry Associate in Akron, Ohio. The role involves managing laundry functions and ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards to meet the needs of residents and staff.

Ideal candidates should possess at least a tenth-grade education and have some experience, preferably in laundry services. The ability to communicate effectively in English is essential. The role requires standing and lifting duties for most of the day, and may include work on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• One year laundry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laundry functions and maintain supplies.
• Ensure quality assurance and infection control practices.
• Listen and respond to the needs of residents and staff.

Education

Tenth grade education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of how you do your job is just as important as what you do in your job.

Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The Laundry Associate performs the day-to-day activities of the Laundry Department in accordance with company standards and current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that an adequate supply of laundry and linen are on hand at all times to meet the needs of residents, patients, and staff members.

Essential Activities and Tasks

Operations Management – 75%

• Performs the laundry functions, including the collection, laundering, redistribution, and inventory of linens and personal laundry, in accordance with established procedures.
• Presses/irons garments as instructed.
• Folds, counts, stacks, hangs, and distributes clean laundry, linen, garments, etc. to residents and linen closets daily and/or as instructed.
• Ensures that an adequate supply of laundry and linen supplies are maintained in laundry closets to meet the needs of residents and staff members.

Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management – 10%

• Ensures that established quality assurance, infection control, and universal precaution practices are maintained when performing laundry procedures.
• Reports any damages or repairs needing done to supervisor.
• Willingly and consistently shares observations and insight of departmental operations that may improve quality and efficiencies of department.
• Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.

Customer Relations and Service Delivery – 10%

• Listens and responds to the needs of residents and staff members.
• Honors resident personal and property rights when performing laundry duties.

Administration and Reporting – 5%

• Maintains current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Tenth grade education required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• One year laundry experience preferred. On-the-job training provided.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

• Sitting — Up to 1 hour/day
• Standing — Up to 8 hours/day
• Walking — Up to 8 hours/day
• Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents/patients or equipment/supplies — Up to 50 pounds
• Work weekends, evenings, and holidays — Required as scheduled
• Subject to residents/patients with various disease processes — Occasional
• Subject to falls, burns, odors, and cuts — Work day
• May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses — Work day
• Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases — I