Laundry Attendant

Kensington Senior Living, Llc; Kensington (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Kensington Senior Living, Llc in Kensington, MD is seeking a Part-Time Laundry Attendant. The role includes washing and drying resident linens, personal garments, and community textiles, with attention to care instructions and same-day return whenever possible.

The position requires strong verbal communication, ability to work well in a team, and physical capability to lift 40 pounds. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is necessary. Prior laundry experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly with residents and staff.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must maintain neat appearance and dress code.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• In good health and able to lift 40+ pounds.
• Background check clear in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Launders resident personal linens and garments and ensures same-day return.
• Processes dining services tablecloths, napkins, and rags daily.
• Operates electric hand iron for finishing laundry items.
• Sorts garments and contaminated linens and treats as needed.
• Operates and cares for laundry equipment; reports malfunctions.
• Coordinates transport and recovery of garments with outside laundries/dry cleaners.
• Maintains inventory of community linens and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Time management

Laundry equipment knowledge

Job description

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Laundry Attendant

Kensington, MD, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1842

Salary Range: $18.54 To $20.75 Hourly

Why Kensington Senior Living? Because Our Promise to love and care for your family as we do our own.These are not just words – but something all of us at Kensington Senior Living strive to deliver each day. We’re looking for a Laundry Attendant to join our Kensington Park Community.

Join us to discover your path, grow your purpose, and embrace the unexpected: deeper connections, greater opportunities, and a stronger sense of belonging.

Schedule: Part-Time

Summary:

The Laundry Attendant is responsible for washing and drying laundry, including residents’ personal garments, residents’ linens, community linens, and other laundry in a manner that will not damage either machines or contents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Launders resident personal linens and garments in accordance with care instructions. Ensures that all items returned to residents the same day they are received.
• Processes dining services tablecloths, napkins, and rags on a daily basis.
• Operates electric hand iron to finish dining room tablecloths, napkins, table skirts, resident laundry, etc.
• Sorts garments and contaminated linens, pre-rinses, treats and bleaches as necessary.
• Properly operates and cares for laundry equipment, maintains clean laundry work area and equipment, and reports equipment malfunctions to the Director of Environmental Services.
• Coordinates transportation, tracking, and recovery of garments, linen, and other items (i.e. draperies, slip covers, etc.) that are sent to outside laundries or dry cleaners.
• Maintains the inventory of community linens and related laundry supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as may be required to meet emergency or unusual situations.
• Participates in training and other professional development activities as required.

Knowledge and Skill:

• Must have excellent verbal skills and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team based environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of basic operations of laundry equipment and chemical use.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to clearly and proficiently communicate with people of all ages and abilities, displaying consideration of their rights and sensitivities, while maintaining an energetic, positive attitude.
• Must be able to read and write English, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance and follow the dress code as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• Be in good health, and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks.
• Demonstrates freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis by a health screening performed by a physician prior to employment.
• Must be cleared in a criminal background check administered in the state of employment.
• Experience in similar position is preferable.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

• Requires ability to stand for extended periods of time and walk short and long distances.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry objects in excess of 40 pounds.
• Must be able to push 200 lbs. on a cart with casters
• Requires significant amount of bending at the waist.
• Requires reaching above, below, and at shoulder length.
• Ability to remain calm and positive in stressful situations.