Laundry Attendant - Forest Hills Care Center Queens NY - Lucent Group

Laundry Attendant Position Per Diem 7am-3pm and 8am-4pm 

Entry Level Positions - On Site Training Avaialble!

Benefits:

• Uniform Shirt Provided
• 401K
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Direct Deposit

Our Housekeeping Department is seeking a dependable and flexible person to work as a Laundry Attendant to process patients’ linen throughout the healthcare facility.

The Laundry Attendant distributes linen daily or as needed. Picks up empty linen carts daily or as needed. Removes soiled laundry from all assigned areas and transport to laundry department as needed. Performs all assigned duties assigned by the Housekeeping Director.

Laundry Attendant Responsibilities:

·           Collecting and sorting soiled linen, loading, and unloading machines, and folding clean linen.

·           Operates computer-operated washers and dryers

·           Counting and recording the linen processed each day, making proper delivers to the units.

·           Delivers personal clothing to the appropriate resident.

·           Cleaning and sanitizing the work area including machines, worktables, and sorting areas.

·           Reports equipment and cleaning product needs and or malfunctions to Housekeeping Director in a timely fashion.

·           Responsible for the safe and proper use of detergents and chemicals and adheres to all safety precautions.

·           Utilizes protective gear in all appropriate functions

·           Must be able to work independently.

·           Lift, bending, twisting, reaching, pull, push up to 50 lbs.

Laundry Attendant Qualification:

·           The ability to read, write, and speak English is essential.

·           No formal education required. A high school diploma is desirable.

·           Previous experience in a healthcare facility, specifically the housekeeping and laundry department is helpful, however on-site training and orientation provided.

·           The ability to provide and follow oral, written, and verbal instruction is vital.

·           The ability to fulfill all pre-employment requirements as required by the facility and Lucent.

If you feel that the above Laundry Attendant description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!