Laundry Aide
Location: Fairmount Homes – Ephrata, PA
Shift: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM | Every other Saturday & one Sunday a month
About the role
Join a team that feels like family. At Fairmount Homes, we believe that every role—no matter the department—plays an important part in enriching the lives of our residents. As a Laundry Aide, you’ll help create a clean, comfortable environment by ensuring that our residents’ linens and clothing are fresh, cared for, and handled with dignity.
We are a five-star rated Continuing Care Retirement Community on a beautiful 50+ acre campus in rural Ephrata, PA. Founded on Christ’s love and Mennonite values, our mission is to provide high-quality services and enrich the lives of those we serve. Our team is close-knit, supportive, and committed to making a difference every day.
Responsibilities
- Collect soiled laundry, handling it safely to prevent the spread of airborne bacteria
- Follow proper precautions when washing “contaminated” or “isolation” linens
- Sort laundry items by category, wash, dry, and fold according to material type
- Distribute clean laundry to designated areas using laundry carts
- Maintain cleanliness of laundry equipment and carts
- Protect residents’ linens and clothing during the laundering process
Requirements
- Ability to follow simple oral directions
- Previous laundry experience helpful but not required—we’ll train you!
- Working knowledge of commercial laundry equipment a plus
- A positive attitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to our mission and values
Benefits
- Starting pay of $18.40–$19.90/hour
- Weekend differential: +$1.25/hour
- Paid 30-minute lunch break
- Generous PTO plan
- 401(k) with matching program
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance for 30+ hours/week
- Employee discounts at the on-site Fairmount Café
- A welcoming and friendly team environment
Pay
$18.40–$19.90 per hour