Laundry Worker PT

Westmoreland-County; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland County seeks a laundry aide to prepare and organize linens, towels, and personal items for residents and departments in our long‑term care facility. The role emphasizes care, dignity, and efficient service in a team setting.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading dryers, folding linens, delivering cleaned laundry to floors, and maintaining clean work areas. High school diploma or equivalent required; 2–4 months vocational training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 months vocational training or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads dryers.
• Folds blankets, towels, linens, and personal items.
• Fills and delivers carts of cleansed and folded laundry to floors.
• Attends/completes annual and monthly trainings as required.
• Maintains work area in a clean and properly arranged manner.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

The purpose of this position is to dry and fold linens, towels, and personal clothing for residents and various departments of the long‑term care facility.

A career with Westmoreland County offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents while serving one of Pennsylvania’s most vibrant and growing communities.

County employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, a competitive retirement plan, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We are committed to supporting our workforce through programs and resources that promote both personal and professional success.

Westmoreland County fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment where dedication, integrity, innovation, and public service are valued and recognized. With diverse career opportunities across numerous departments and unions, employees can build rewarding careers while contributing to the health, safety, and well‑being of our community.

Join a team that is committed to excellence in public service and dedicated to making a positive difference every day. Westmoreland County is proud to attract and retain talented professionals who are passionate about serving others and helping shape the future of our region.

Follow the link below to learn more about all that Westmoreland County has to offer:

https://www.westmorelandcountypa.gov/2377/You-Belong-Here

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Loads and unloads dryers.
2. Folds blankets, towels, linens, and personal items.
3. Fills and delivers carts of cleansed and folded laundry to floors.
4. Cleans lint filters on dryers.
5. Attends and completes annual and as‑assigned in‑services.
6. Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
7. Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
8. Complies with standards of business conduct, as well as state/federal regulations and guidelines.
9. Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and oneself.
10. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
11. Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plans.
12. Reports work‑related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
13. Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
14. As a condition of employment, completes all assigned trainings and skills competencies.
15. Maintains work area(s) in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
16. Attends/completes annual and monthly in‑services and trainings as required.

OTHER DUTIES OF JOB:

1. Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication. Promotes positivity and active daily problem solving.
2. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
3. Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the work place.
4. Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
5. Attends meetings, trainings, seminars as required.
6. Performs other tasks as necessary in the absence of other co‑workers.
7. Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
8. Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to appropriate persons.
9. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
10. Reports any occupational exposures to infectious materials and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To do this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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. 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. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Two to four months vocational experience preferred, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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