HC Laundry Worker

Dallas Retirement Village is a vibrant senior living community in Dallas, Oregon, offering an all-inclusive lifestyle, exceptional hospitality, and a beautiful 30-acre campus. We blend natural architecture with the Mid-Willamette Valley landscape to create a unique and welcoming environment.

About the role

The Health Center Laundry Aide is responsible for collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and delivering terry linens and personal resident items. You will ensure residents’ clothing is neat, orderly, and as wrinkle-free as possible while maintaining schedules and performing other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and Director.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and fresh environment in the laundry area.
• Oversee day-to-day laundry operations and complete assigned work orders.
• Perform essential laundry aide duties and ensure assigned areas are cleaned according to schedule.
• Follow safety regulations, infection control, and chemical safety protocols.
• Clean and maintain assigned work areas and equipment.
• Ensure resident items are properly cared for and cleaned as necessary.
• Complete all documentation and checklists daily as assigned.
• Maintain personal hygiene and comply with the department dress code.
• Attend assigned in-service training and education sessions.
• Complete various side jobs as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Experience using a cash register and making change.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, push, pull carts, and perform other physical movements.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with residents, families, visitors, peers, supervisors, and subordinates.
• Ability to perform duties in a timely manner consistent with resident needs and assigned schedules.
• Understanding and application of DRV policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with seniors, guests, and staff.
• Safe handling of chemicals.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong oral and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks/projects.
• Tactful and pleasant demeanor when dealing with residents, families, staff, and the public.
• Highly customer service-oriented with a dedication to superior hospitality.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude, cheerfulness, and enthusiasm.
• Professional appearance in compliance with facility guidelines.
• Ability to read instructions, safety rules, manuals, and resident rosters in English.
• Ability to recognize and prioritize multiple resident laundry needs, including emergencies.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Adherence to guidelines and policies outlined in the employee handbook.

Working Conditions

• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves throughout the facility and local community during the workday.
• Must be able to lift and transfer up to fifty pounds.
• Exposure to infectious waste and disease (HBV and HIV).
• Exposure to chemicals; refer to the MSDS book for detailed chemical use information.
• Ability to push carts and pull barrels.
• Must apply common sense to carry out detailed and involved instructions.
• Ability to perform duties under stress during emergencies or critical situations.
• Work in well-lit, well-ventilated areas protected from weather but not necessarily temperature changes.
• Exposure to odors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Everyday Pay option.
• Paid time off (PTO) and eight paid holidays.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Scholarship Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Child Care/Day Care assistance.
• Continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.
• Engaging and fun work environment.

Pay

$17.30 - $20.08 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Full time, Tuesday through Saturday.