Laundry Attendant

Atria Senior Living; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Annual anniversary rewards

Annual Scores Reward

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living is seeking a Laundry Attendant in San Jose, CA to handle resident laundry, folding, and bed linens, while maintaining a clean, organized laundry area. You will use standard laundry equipment and support operations to ensure resident comfort and care.

The role requires basic reading, arithmetic, and flexibility to work different shifts. Training programs are provided, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork in a senior living environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read simple words and numbers.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and handle currency.
• Able to work varied shifts and schedules.
• Able to work in a team and follow safety rules.
• The role involves handling laundry equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Washes, dries, and irons resident laundry and linens.
• Folds and hangs laundry and distributes items.
• Replaces and hangs draperies and changes beds.
• Maintains cleanliness of the laundry area and equipment.
• Transports waste and follows safety procedures.

Skills

Reading simple words

Basic arithmetic

Schedule flexibility

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Laundry equipment operation

Job description

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes. Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees
• Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)
• Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

• Must successfully complete all Atria specified training programs.
• Able to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Able to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Able to perform these operations using units of United States currency and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Able to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.
• Able to safely perform duties using related commercial laundry equipment and materials such as washers, dryers, irons, etc.

Laundry Attendant Services

• Performs all laundry duties including:
  • washing, drying, and ironing resident laundry and community linens and textiles in provided appliances
  • folding and/or hanging laundry appropriately
  • distributing laundered articles and linens
  • replacing and hanging draperies
  • changing beds
  • mopping laundry room floor and washing walls regularly
  • washing windows around the community as requested
• Ensures resident’s laundry is kept separated and is not mixed with other residents.
• Keeps laundry area maintained in a safe, clean and good working condition.
• Disinfects and sterilizes equipment and supplies.
• Stocks laundry and cleaning cart with supplies.
• Empties wastebaskets, and transports trash and waste to disposal area.
• May perform other duties as assigned.