Linen & Laundry Services Associate

Houghton County Medical Care Facility; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Houghton County Medical Care Facility is seeking a dedicated Laundry Attendant to support resident care by maintaining clean and properly stocked linen supplies. You will sort, launder, transport and distribute linen while following infection control and safety rules.

The role requires reliability, ability to read and follow directions, and teamwork with other departments. High school diploma preferred; must be at least 18 years old and physically capable of long standing work.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and in good physical and mental health.
• High School graduate and laundry department experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and write and follow oral and written directions.
• Must have some knowledge of laundry procedures.
• Must have a willingness to work with other departments and supervisors.
• Must be able to keep up with the linen demands of the facility.
• Must cooperate with fellow workers and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and transport soiled linen to the laundry room.
• Transport clean linen to the specified areas and distribute.
• Sort, presoak, and launder all linen and residents' clothing.
• Understand functions of different soaps and chemicals used.
• Conduct weighing of soiled linen prior to each load.
• Inventory all new linen placed into the system and worn or old linen taken out of service, and make those reports available to the Laundry Supervisor.
• Distribute personal linen to resident rooms.
• Labeling of resident clothing and personal belongings.
• Handle special linen needs as indicated (isolation, bio-hazardous, etc.)
• Vacuum and clean laundry area daily.
• Clean and maintain all equipment such as washing machines, dryer and dryer vents, laundry carts, folding table, counter tops and drawers and shelves.
• Wash and Dry cubicle curtains.
• Must follow all infection control and safety rules pertaining to laundry.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading & Writing

Laundry knowledge

Follow directions

Physical health

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Houghton County Medical Care Facility is seeking a dedicated Laundry Attendant to support resident care by maintaining clean and properly stocked linen supplies. You will sort, launder, transport and distribute linen while following infection control and safety rules.

The role requires reliability, ability to read and follow directions, and teamwork with other departments. High school diploma preferred; must be at least 18 years old and physically capable of long standing work.