Laundry Utility Part-Time, Every Other Weekend (Multiple Vacancies)

Northampton County; Nazareth (Northampton County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in long-term care is seeking dedicated individuals to join their laundry department. This part-time role involves handling and transporting laundry, ensuring cleanliness and organization in the laundry room, and supporting daily operations. Ideal candidates will possess the ability to follow instructions and maintain records, contributing to the high standards of care. Join a team committed to providing quality service and improving care outcomes in a supportive environment, where your efforts will make a difference in the lives of residents and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Must complete Feeding Program training.
• Ability to keep basic records of supplies and activities.

Responsibilities

• Handle and transport dirty and clean laundry articles.
• Maintain cleanliness of the laundry room and equipment.
• Assist in various laundry operations as needed.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Record keeping

Ability to learn equipment guidelines

Education

Equivalent combination of training and experience

Tools

Washing machines

Dryers

Detergent and bleach dispensing machines

Hoist for laundry bags

Laundry carts and buggies

Job description

Laundry Utility Part-Time, Every Other Weekend (Multiple Vacancies)

Pay $13.52 - $17.01 / hour

Location: Nazareth, Pennsylvania

Employment type: Part-Time

Job Description

Req#: 3851877

Gracedale Nursing Home, located in a beautiful rural setting outside Nazareth, Pennsylvania, has been providing the highest quality long-term care, along with rehabilitative and restorative services, to residents of the Lehigh Valley and beyond since the 1960s.
OUR MISSION:
To care for the people with healthcare needs in the most cost-effective manner while preserving their dignity and pursuit of the highest quality of life.
OUR VISION:
To improve care outcomes so that Gracedale is a preferred facility for area referral sources and a facility of choice for prospective residents and employees.
JOIN OUR TEAM!

Looking for people to join our laundry department working every other weekend. The Laundry Utility employee performs work involved in the handling and transporting of dirty, wet, and clean laundry articles.

GENERAL PURPOSE: The Laundry Utility employee performs work involved in the handling and transporting of dirty, wet, and clean laundry articles.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: This position reports directly to the Laundry Manager and/or other higher-level management as designated.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

1. Assists in handling dirty and/or wet and/or heavy laundry in the laundry room.
2. Collects dirty laundry at the bottom of the laundry chute and transports it to the laundry room.
3. Collects dirty laundry from nursing units, when necessary.
4. Transports clean laundry from the laundry room to the nursing units, when necessary.
5. Cleans and disinfects laundry carts.
6. Keeps the laundry room clean, including sweeping the floor and removing lint and dirt from behind and under machines.
7. Cleans lint from exhaust duct work.
8. Fills in for machine operator when needed.
9. Performs any other related laundry operation as necessary to maintain production standards.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience, which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities cited below; AND

Must complete Feeding Program training.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and present valid proof of vaccinated status to be eligible for hire at Gracedale Nursing Home.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to learn and practice the specific instructions and/or guidelines of any assigned equipment and products.
2. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
3. Ability to keep basic records of supplies, activities, and occurrences.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible provided they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made regarding their known limitations.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Washing machines, dryers, detergent and bleach dispensing machines, hoist to lift laundry bags, and various carts and buggies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than fifty (50) pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee occasionally works near moving, mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic chemicals.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check as well as job-related tests may be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)
DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE
PAY GRADE: GU-01
UNION STATUS: AFSCME GRACEDALE 1435

Updated August 2022