Laundry Aide - Full Time Day Shift

About Dawson Manor Health & Rehab

Join the compassionate team at Dawson Manor Health & Rehab, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing exceptional care in our community. Here, your contributions are valued, and you'll benefit from strong team support and leadership both inside and outside the workplace.

Position Details

This is a full-time position on the day shift, offering a starting wage of $14.20 per hour with weekly payroll.

Benefits

• Access to early pay through myFlexPay
• Paid time off with cash-out option
• Seven paid holidays annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee referral bonus program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sort and fold clothing and linens.
• Organize garments on racks by name and number for easy identification.
• Ensure patient clothing is wearable; handle damaged items appropriately.
• Understand and properly use different soaps and bleach products, adhering to safety guidelines as per MSDS.
• Operate washers and dryers to clean clothes and linens efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness of laundry equipment and follow cleaning schedules.
• Sweep and mop laundry areas regularly.
• Empty washers and dryers as needed.
• Clean and disinfect linen carts upon request.
• Perform stain removal tasks.
• Exemplify servant leadership to support the organization's positive image, maintaining open communication.
• Participate in committees, workgroups, and other collaborative system efforts.
• Carry out other duties needed for organizational success.

Skills and Abilities

• Communicate effectively and warmly with colleagues, patients, visitors, and family, addressing concerns and inquiries professionally and with empathy.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Knowledge and Competencies

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Capable of writing routine reports and correspondence.
• Effective verbal communication skills for addressing groups of customers or staff.
• Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning skills to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems with concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word applications.

Physical Requirements

The role demands regular sitting, talking, hearing, frequent walking, use of hands to handle or feel objects, reaching with hands and arms, and occasional standing. Visual capabilities include close vision, distance vision, and focusing ability. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Other Information

This is a drug-free workplace committed to equal employment opportunity. The position involves no supervisory responsibilities.