Laundry Assistant - AdamsPlace

About the position

The Laundry Assistant at Adams Place is responsible for managing the laundry operations within the facility, ensuring that all linens are cleaned, folded, and stored according to established policies. This role is essential for maintaining hygiene and operational efficiency in the care environment.

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 is at least 150°.
• Clean all lint traps in accordance with center policy or at least once per shift.
• Check levels of laundry detergents, softeners, and bleach, ensuring center policy is followed for refilling.
• Keep floors, walls, and equipment clean.
• Remove clean laundry from washer and load dryer, ensuring that clean laundry does not touch the floor.
• Operate washing machines and dryers in accordance with manufacturer's and center's policy and procedures.
• Remove dry clothes from dryer, fold, and store in accordance with center policy.
• Inform supervisor of any problems with equipment for repairs to be made.
• Shut down all equipment in laundry in accordance with center policy when fire alarm sounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be familiar with and follow all federal, state, and center policies and procedures.
• Work safely, following proper procedures when using chemical agents.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be flexible, be a team player, and have a positive attitude.