Laundry Assistant
Environmental Services Department

Status: Part-Time 16-29 hours
Shift Times: 3:30pm-12am, every other weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required.

Req #8199

The Team Members of Brio Living Servicesprovide a unique and personal experience to each of our residents, while focusing on quality treatment and comfort. Join our team of compassionate and skilled staff and love what you do every day!

A Few of the Brio Living Services Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance options for staff that are regularly scheduled a minimum of 30 hours/week
• Generous accrual of vacation time, Paid Birthday and Holidays
• DAILYPAY - immediate access to your pay from hours worked the day prior! (Optional)
• Retirement Savings Plan Opportunity
• Team Member Referral bonus program
• Attendance and Longevity Bonus
• Team Members who do not incur any attendance points, and who do not utilize or 15-minute tardy forgiveness opportunities for each pay period will be eligible for $1 per hour worked in the form of a bonus on the first full pay period following.
• Uniform Allowance
• Wellness Reimbursement and Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship program (Growth opportunities)
• Annual Increases
• Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation.

Job Summary:
The primary purpose of the Laundry Assistant, under the general supervision of the Housekeeping & Laundry Manager, is to perform the day-to-day laundry activities for the Environmental Services Department in accordance with our mission statement, current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Manager and/or the Director of Environmental Services, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner. All duties will be performed with an emphasis on the value of providing quality customer service to all residents, family members, co-workers, volunteers, visitors, and other service professionals.

Primary Responsibilities:
Laundry Functions

1. Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services and/or unit staff when performing laundry assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.

2. Follow assigned work assignments, utilizing proper time management techniques and during downtime perform limited housekeeping functions as assigned while utilizing proper time management techniques.

3. Daily work assignments will include, but are not limited to: Collect, sort and weigh soiled linen, garments, etc. and place in appropriate containers or assigned areas; count and wash soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc. in accordance with established procedures; fold, count, stack, hang and distribute clean laundry to residents daily and/or as instructed.

4. Assure work assignments areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored, at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times and at the end of the work day.

5. Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.

6. Perform emergency cleaning as needed and as instructed.

7. Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.

8. Assist others with heavy lifting, minor cleaning needs, and repairs as directed.

9. Discard infectious wastes into appropriate containers.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Required Qualifications:

Ability to read, write, and comprehend English

Must be able to safely lift, push, pull, and carry up to a minimum of 50 lbs.

Anything heavier than 50 lbs. must require assistance or assistive equipment for task to be performed safely.

Desired Qualifications: Previous experience as a housekeeper in a long-term care facility or similar environment is preferred.

NOTE: The rate of pay will be determined based on relevant employment experience. Your resume should adequately reflect all paid environmental services, laundry, housekeeper, janitorial experience.

Brio Living Services is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at loveyourcareer@mybrio.org.