Laundry Attendant - Friday's & Saturdays (PART-TIME)
Company: Kensington Senior Living, LLC
Location: Reston
Posted on: May 8, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary: The Laundry Attendant is responsible for washing and
drying laundry, including residents' personal garments, residents'
linens, community linens, and other laundry in a manner that will
not damage either machines or contents. Duties and
Responsibilities: Launders resident personal linens and garments in
accordance with care instructions. Ensures that all items returned
to residents the same day they are received. Processes dining
services tablecloths, napkins, and rags on a daily basis. Operates
electric hand iron to finish dining room tablecloths, napkins,
table skirts, resident laundry, etc. Sorts garments and
contaminated linens, pre-rinses, treats and bleaches as necessary.
Properly operates and cares for laundry equipment, maintains clean
laundry work area and equipment, and reports equipment malfunctions
to the Director of Environmental Services. Coordinates
transportation, tracking, and recovery of garments, linen, and
other items (i.e. draperies, slip covers, etc.) that are sent to
outside laundries or dry cleaners. Maintains the inventory of
community linens and related laundry supplies. Performs other
related duties as assigned or as may be required to meet emergency
or unusual situations. Participates in training and other
professional development activities as required. Knowledge and
Skill: Must have excellent verbal skills and communication
abilities.Ability to work effectively within a team based
environment.Strong time management and organizational
skills.Knowledge of basic operations of laundry equipment and
chemical use. Qualifications: Must be able to clearly and
proficiently communicate with people of all ages and abilities,
displaying consideration of their rights and sensitivities, while
maintaining an energetic, positive attitude.Must be able to read
and write English, and follow verbal and written instructions.Must
maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance and follow the dress
code as outlined in the employee handbook.Ability to work flexible
hours including weekends and evenings.Be in good health, and
physically and mentally capable of performing assigned
tasks.Demonstrates freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis by a health
screening performed by a physician not more than (6) months prior
to or (7) days after employmentMust be cleared in a criminal
background check administered in the state of Virginia.Experience
in similar position is preferable. Mental and Physical
Requirements: Requires ability to stand for extended periods of
time and walk short and long distances.Must be able to lift and/or
carry objects in excess of 40 pounds.Must be able to push 200 lbs.
on a cart with castersRequires significant amount of bending at the
waist.Requires reaching above, below, and at shoulder
length.Ability to remain calm and positive in stressful situations.
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