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Brooke Grove Foundation Inc

Laundry Associate

Brooke Grove Foundation Inc, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,


Laundry Associate

Full Time, Part Time or Per Diem

**Pay Rate up to $17.50/hour**

Our mission is to "Touch People's Lives", and to us, it is more than a mission, it is a way of life!

At Brooke Grove Retirement Village (part of Brooke Grove Foundation), we understand that all of us touch the lives of those we encounter, and we strive to make sure that impact is positive and uplifting.

We welcome all and cherish diversity among our residents and staff, embracing those of all backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.

Our employees live out our mission each and every day. We are committed to providing care and services that enrich the lives of our residents and employees.

Brooke Grove Retirement Village offers competitive salaries and benefits along with quality training and educational opportunities to include:

Benefit eligibility dependent on employment status and specific benefit offering

Two comprehensive Medical coverage plans, as well as Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and Cancer Indemnity Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Time

Direct Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities of a Laundry Associate:

Sort laundry received in compliance with necessary precautions, properly load washer, utilize correct wash cycle, transfer wet clothing to dryers, utilize correct dryer cycle, unload dryer, fold clean laundry, fill and organize linen carts, deliver linen carts to designated units in a timely fashion, and fold or hang resident clothing and deliver to resident rooms in a timely fashion.

Inspect condition of facility linens or resident laundry, report any damages, and follow specified protocol for repairing or replacing.

May be required to handle heavy loads with or without assistance.

Work in hot and damp environment.

Responsible for proper running of equipment and proper amounts of chemicals.

Will not use bleaching agents on any resident's clothing or personal items.

Keep separate linen carts for transporting soiled and clean items.

Keep contaminated linens of possible infectious condition in separate double bags, appropriately marked. These items are to be laundered and disinfected properly.

Comply with all EPA and OSHA regulations, as well as the safety policies of Brooke Grove.

Clean lint traps on each dryer daily.

Keep laundry area clean; take trash from laundry area to trash compactor daily, and sweep, mop and perform other cleaning duties to maintain department cleanliness as necessary.

Ensure that established infection control and universal precaution practices are followed in the Laundry department, as some tasks may involve exposure to blood/body fluids.

Report repairs and equipment problems immediately to your supervisor.

Report needed supplies to your supervisor before running out.

Interact with residents in a polite and helpful manner while performing daily duties.

Respect the principles of resident rights and confidentiality.

Attend and participate in facility meetings and in-services as scheduled.

Maintain a productive working relationship with co-workers and department supervisors to ensure that services can be performed without interruption.

Requirements of a Laundry Associate:

High school diploma or GED preferred; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working knowledge of the operation and care of commercial washers and dryers.

Good knowledge of OSHA and Public Health Sanitation guidelines for universal precautions and infection control.

Brooke Grove Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in admissions, employment, contracting with consultants or acceptance of volunteers on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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