Laundry Technician

Continuum Healthcare Inc.; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuum Long-term care is seeking staff to perform laundering and housekeeping duties in a compliant and efficient manner, aligned with the facility's mission and policies. The role emphasizes sorting soiled linen, operating washers/dryers, and maintaining sanitary workspaces to ensure timely delivery of clean textiles to resident areas.

Experience in institutional laundering is preferred, though on-site training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak in English.
• Experience in institutional laundering preferred, on-site training provided.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Handle and sort soiled linen and personal clothing.
• Operate washers and dryers per operating instructions.
• Follow sanitation procedures to avoid cross-contamination of clean linen.
• Fold and hang clean linen and clothing per supervisor guidance.
• Transport clean linen and clothing to floors and residents’ rooms.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, machines, and sorting space daily.
• Maintain laundry machines and carts aseptically.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

The Primary purpose of your job is to perform laundering/housekeeping duties in an efficient manner and in accordance with the mission and vison of Continuum Long-term care and comply with established policies, procedures and regulation.

Laundry Functions

1. Handle and sort soiled linen and personal clothing.
2. Load and operate washers and dryers in accordance with specific operating instructions.
3. Follow specialized sanitation procedures to avoid contamination of clean linen.
4. Fold and/or hang clean linen and personal clothing in accordance with the Supervisors instructions.
5. Transport and deliver clean linen and personal clothing to floors and resident's rooms
6. Clean and sanitize work area daily including machines, work tables and sorting area.
7. Maintain laundry machines and carts in a aseptic condition.

Experience

Previous experience in institutional laundering is preferred, but on-site training is provided.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, resident, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with intra-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that environmental services can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disables, elderly, emotionally upset residents in the facility.
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Supervisor immediately.
• Report all accidents/incidents as established by department policies.
• Wear protective clothing and/or equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident's care information.
• Attend and participate in in-services, workshops, seminars, etc. as directed.