Laundry Worker Valley Hi PT

Valley Hi Nursing Home is seeking a part time Laundry Worker to join their team. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications and no experience, but if you have some experience and have some talent we encourage you to apply for this position. The Laundry Worker is responsible for sorting, washing, folding, and distribution of linen and clothing for County nursing home residents.

Hours: 6:30am - 2:45pm every other weekend

Job Functions

• Collects or receives soiled laundry; sorts and separates items such as towels, sheets, blankets, and clothing.

• Pre-treats laundry with stains or spots.

• Uses appropriate temperature and chemical control settings; adds soap and other solutions to the washing machine.

• Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions and garments and linen in need of repair.

• Maintains laundry rooms, carts, and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, changes chemical barrels as needed, changes washing machine and dryer settings according to the type of laundry.

• Issues clean linens to assigned areas; stocks linen carts, places clean laundry in baskets and/or assigned areas to be picked up by or delivered to residents; delivers linens as necessary.

• Prevents spread of infection through proper handling and transporting of laundry and linens.

• Maintains strict confidentially of client information.

• Identify and report potential safety hazards.

• Interacts with residents, staff, and others within and outside the unit to exchange information and efficiently accomplish work assignments.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No prior experience or training is required.

Benefits:

• IMRF Pension Plan

• Paid vacation, Sick and personal days

• 14 paid Holidays

McHenry County is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, Veteran status or disability.