Housekeeping and Laundry Attendant

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a dependable Laundry & Housekeeping Attendant to help keep our residents feeling comfortable and cared for. This role combines laundry duties with housekeeping tasks to ensure our facility stays fresh clean and welcoming and that our residents are well cared for.

Starting Pay: Base rate of $16.50 per hour. We also pay a weekend differential for hours worked on the weekend.

Status: Full-Time Day Shift

Hours: Approximately 8:00am - 4:30pm; weekend rotation required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES:

Work according to the Housekeeping Safety Programs.

Follow housekeeping schedules assignments and procedures.

Clean resident rooms hallways entrances lobbies common spaces restrooms corridors elevators stairways employee lounges and other work areas so that cleanliness and health standards are met.

Carry cleaning supplies using wheeled carts.

Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.

Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked clean and tidy.

Dust in resident rooms pictures in the hallways TVs and shelves.

Sweep and wet mop floors.

Clean carpets upholstered furniture and draperies using vacuum cleaners.

Wash inside of windows and woodwork.

Hang draperies and dust window blinds.

Disinfect surfaces equipment and supplies using disinfectant/germicidal products.

Observe precautions required to protect resident and facility property and report damage theft and found articles to supervisors.

Request repair services promptly.

Replace light bulbs.

Water plants. Trim plants and dispose flower arrangements.

Utilize cleaning equipment and products according to manufacturers instructions.

Replenish disinfectant/germicidal and cleaning products soap hand sanitizer and lotion in dispensers.

Fill paper towel dispensers.

Follow checklists of tasks and precautions posted to prevent the spread of infection.

LAUNDRY DUTIES:

Work according to the Laundry Safety Program.

Receive and mark facility or residents articles for laundry using hand or machine markers.

Start washers dryers and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of detergent water and other additives.

Sort articles removed from dryers and fold or hang them.

Examine and sort into lots articles to be cleaned according to color fabric dirt content and cleaning technique required.

Load articles into washers or dryers.

Clean machine filters and maintain equipment.

Remove items from washers or dryers.

Inspect soiled articles to identify items requiring special treatment.

Collect and transport soiled linens and clothing to the laundry.

Identify personal clothing that needs repair.

Sort soiled linens and prepare carts for pick up by external laundry service.

Unload clean linens from delivery carts of external laundry service place on carts for transport to storage areas.

Transport linens to nursing units and stock linen cupboards with needed items.

Sort personal laundry onto carts and racks and deliver to correct nursing unit.

Monitor inventory and assure ordering of additional items needed.

Evaluate new products and participate in decisions about use.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Integrity - Always do what is right.

Compassion - Open your heart and show you care.

Dedication - LB Homes can count on you.

Team Work - Help each other make it happen.

Customer Service - Know the need and meet it.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

High School diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Physical ability to lift bend and stand for extended periods
• Commitment to maintaining resident dignity and confidentiality
• Ability to get to work and on time

Experience:

• Previous housekeeping or laundry experience preferred but not required

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