Laundry Technician - Senior Living / Ovation Sienna Hills - Washington, UT

Ovation; Washington; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

PTO

Holidays

401(k)

HSA

FSA

Job summary

Ovation Sienna Hills is seeking a dedicated Laundry Technician to manage the cleaning and distribution of linens for memory care residents. You will sort, launder, and distribute clothing and fabrics while adhering to infection control and privacy standards.

The role requires reliability, teamwork, and compassion to support resident dignity and comfort in a supportive senior living environment. Schedule is full-time: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with various cleaning methods and equipment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of cleanliness and sanitation.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate with staff and follow instructions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Collection & Sorting: Collect soiled linens and personal clothing daily from resident rooms and designated drop-off points. Sort items by fabric, color, and soil level, specifically identifying articles that require specialized stain treatment or delicate handling.
• Laundering Operations: Operate commercial-grade washers and dryers according to established sanitation and thermal disinfection protocols. Properly measure and dispense detergents, bleaches, and softeners.
• Finishing & Distribution: Fold, hang, and organize clean laundry. Promptly return clean, wrinkle-free personal clothing to individual resident closets and drawers to promote independence and dignity. Restock clean linens on floor units.
• Resident-Specific Protocols: For memory care residents, ensure that clothing is systematically labeled or tagged to prevent loss. Change and launder linens and clothing immediately whenever they become soiled or wet.
• Equipment & Facility Maintenance: Keep the laundry area clean, organized, and free of hazards. Regularly clean machine filters, drums, and surrounding surfaces to prevent lint buildup and maintain safety. Report malfunctioning equipment to facility management.
• Compliance & Infection Control: Strictly comply with universal precautions, HIPAA regulations, and state/federal health regulations regarding the handling of soiled versus clean materials. Use assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriately.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Job description

Laundry Technician

Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Ovation Sienna Hills - 1525 E Ovation Pl, Washington, UT 84780

The Laundry Technician ensures a clean, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents by efficiently collecting, sorting, laundering, and distributing facility linens and personal clothing. In a memory care and assisted living environment, this role requires strict adherence to infection control protocols, specialized handling of sensitive fabrics, and a compassionate approach to resident dignity.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Collection & Sorting: Collect soiled linens and personal clothing daily from resident rooms and designated drop-off points. Sort items by fabric, color, and soil level, specifically identifying articles that require specialized stain treatment or delicate handling.
• Laundering Operations: Operate commercial-grade washers and dryers according to established sanitation and thermal disinfection protocols. Properly measure and dispense detergents, bleaches, and softeners.
• Finishing & Distribution: Fold, hang, and organize clean laundry. Promptly return clean, wrinkle-free personal clothing to individual resident closets and drawers to promote independence and dignity. Restock clean linens on floor units.
• Resident-Specific Protocols: For memory care residents, ensure that clothing is systematically labeled or tagged to prevent loss. Change and launder linens and clothing immediately whenever they become soiled or wet.
• Equipment & Facility Maintenance: Keep the laundry area clean, organized, and free of hazards. Regularly clean machine filters, drums, and surrounding surfaces to prevent lint buildup and maintain safety. Report malfunctioning equipment to facility management.
• Compliance & Infection Control: Strictly comply with universal precautions, HIPAA regulations, and state/federal health regulations regarding the handling of soiled versus clean materials. Use assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriately.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience with various cleaning methods and equipment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of cleanliness and sanitation.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate with staff and follow instructions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members.
• 18 years or older.
• Prefer experience working in housekeeping or laundry in a medical facility.
• Maintain tactful composure and confidentiality with residents, family members, staff and visitors.
• A genuine desire to improve the quality of life for seniors.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment

Benefits

At Ovation, we believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind-so you can focus on making a difference every day.

Employees are Benefits-eligible at 30+ hours/week. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following hire.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage - Regence medical plans (PPO & HDHP), Delta Dental (with orthodontia), and VSP vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Flexible PTO program combining vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Paid Holidays - Six recognized holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - Employer contributes up to $600/year for HDHP participants
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Medical, Limited, Dependent Care, and Commuter options
• Supplemental Insurance Options - Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability (Sun Life)
• Legal Insurance - Affordable access to legal support for common life needs
• Pet Insurance - Discounted plans through Wishbone
• Employee Discounts - Savings on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness & more (Tickets at Work)

Ovation by Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify