Laundry and Dry-Cleaning

Laundry Department Position

Performs the day-to-day activities of the Laundry Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards/regulations and company policies. Ensures the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner and that an adequate supply of linens is on hand at all times to meet the needs of the residents.

• Responsible for all assigned laundry duties, including dining room linens. Collects and sorts soiled laundry, linens, and garments and places them in appropriate containers or assigned areas. Separates items that require special stain removal/treatment. Washes items in accordance with established procedures. Folds, counts, stacks, hangs, and distributes clean laundry, linens, and garments, etc. in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area. May be required to clean floors, including sweeping, dusting and damp/wet mopping. Keeps walls and ceilings clean by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc. Removes dirt, dust, grease, film, etc. from equipment and other surfaces, using proper cleaning and disinfecting solutions. Discards waste/trash in proper containers.
• Uses equipment and cleaning chemicals properly and safely in accordance with department guidelines.
• Monitors laundry supplies and reports inventory levels to supervisor.
• Reports any equipment irregularities and malfunctions to supervisor.
• Attends all required training, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Standing

Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors

Walking

Sitting

Use hands and fingers to handle or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear

Taste or smell

Exposure to latex

Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds

Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens

Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards

Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment

Vision

Management/Decision Making Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills Has a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions.

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Job Info

Job Identification 25023891

Job Category Community Operations

Degree Level Some High School

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 3500 Trillium Xing, Columbus, OH, 43235, US

Hiring Range Minimum and Maximum Per Period $11.00 - $13.74 / hour

Brookdale Hockessin