A residential care facility is seeking a Laundry Assistant in Chattanooga, TN. The position offers a $500 sign on bonus and involves responsibilities like sorting laundry, handling machines, and maintaining cleanliness. Key qualifications include the ability to read English and operate laundry equipment. Candidates must be physically fit to manage laundry loads and assist supervisors effectively. This role is essential for maintaining high standards in laundry services.
Qualifications
Must be able to read Standard English.
Must be able to operate standard and commercial laundry machinery.
Must be able to understand and follow instructions.
Responsibilities
Report to laundry at the assigned time and gather dirty laundry as instructed.
Load washers with dirty linens and prepare linen for morning change.
Keep dirty linen separate from clean linen at all times.
Check water temperature of each washing machine to ensure it's at least 150°.
Clean all lint traps in accordance with center policy at least once per shift.
Check levels of laundry detergents, softeners and bleach as per policy.
Keep floors, walls, and equipment clean.
Remove clean laundry from washer and load dryer without touching the floor.
Operate washing machines and dryers following policies.
Inform supervisor of any issues with equipment for repairs.
Follow safety procedures when using chemical agents.
Skills
Reading Standard English
Operating standard and commercial laundry machinery
Understanding and following instructions
Job description
A residential care facility is seeking a Laundry Assistant in Chattanooga, TN. The position offers a $500 sign on bonus and involves responsibilities like sorting laundry, handling machines, and maintaining cleanliness. Key qualifications include the ability to read English and operate laundry equipment. Candidates must be physically fit to manage laundry loads and assist supervisors effectively. This role is essential for maintaining high standards in laundry services.