Laundry Attendant

Laundry Attendant – Facilities

Location: Legacy Pointe at UCF – Orlando, FL

Department: Facilities

Pay: $16.00 per hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Housekeeping Manager

About Legacy Pointe at UCF

At Legacy Pointe at UCF, our mission is to brighten lives through lifelong enrichment, supported by our partnership with the University of Central Florida. As a Life Plan Community, we provide a full continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. Our community is built around hospitality, service, and accountability, with a commitment to ensuring residents feel valued, supported, and cared for. We believe that every department plays an important role in creating a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents.

Position Summary

Legacy Pointe at UCF is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Laundry Attendant to join our Facilities team. The Laundry Attendant is responsible for supporting daily laundry operations by ensuring resident clothing, linens, towels, and other facility items are properly cleaned, sanitized, organized, and distributed throughout the community.

Working under the direction of the Housekeeping Manager, this position plays an important role in maintaining cleanliness, infection prevention, and resident comfort across our Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Memory Care departments. The ideal candidate is organized, efficient, dependable, and committed to providing quality service while respecting residents' personal belongings and maintaining a safe working environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute resident clothing, linens, towels, and other laundry items.
• Operate commercial washing machines, dryers, and other laundry equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow established infection prevention procedures when handling soiled and contaminated laundry.
• Properly separate clean and soiled laundry to prevent cross-contamination.
• Ensure resident clothing and personal belongings are handled carefully and returned to the appropriate locations.
• Organize, label, and distribute laundry items to designated resident rooms and departments.
• Inspect laundry items for cleanliness, stains, damage, or items requiring additional treatment.
• Maintain appropriate linen inventory and assist with restocking clean linens throughout the community.
• Follow proper procedures for using laundry detergents, disinfectants, and other cleaning products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laundry room and work environment.
• Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, and safety hazards to the Housekeeping Manager.
• Respond to urgent laundry requests and prioritize assignments based on departmental and resident needs.
• Follow established safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Collaborate with housekeeping, nursing, and other departments to support daily community operations.
• Maintain resident privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and within established timeframes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Previous laundry, housekeeping, environmental services, hospitality, or related experience preferred.
• Experience working in senior living, healthcare, skilled nursing, assisted living, or commercial laundry environments preferred.
• Familiarity with commercial laundry equipment, cleaning chemicals, and infection prevention practices preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, safety procedures, and established cleaning protocols.
• Understanding of proper laundry handling, sanitization, and separation of clean and soiled materials.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain productivity in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to interact respectfully with residents, families, and coworkers.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Dependability, professionalism, and a commitment to quality service.
• Flexibility to assist with changing priorities and urgent laundry needs.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull laundry, supplies, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance for heavier items as needed.
• Ability to operate commercial laundry equipment and handle laundry carts.
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, humidity, and exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to safely handle soiled linens and potentially contaminated materials while using appropriate PPE.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, evenings, or extended hours as required.

Why People Choose Legacy Pointe

At Legacy Pointe, we value employees who take pride in their work and contribute to maintaining a welcoming, comfortable environment for our residents. Eligible full-time employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Short-term disability options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off that grows with tenure
• Eight paid holidays annually
• Scholarship programs for employees and dependents
• Employee recognition and milestone awards
• Employee discounts on attractions, travel, and entertainment
• Annual employee appreciation events

Work That Makes a Difference

Every role at Legacy Pointe contributes to the comfort and well-being of our residents.

As a Laundry Attendant, your attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness help ensure residents have fresh clothing, clean linens, and a comfortable living environment.

Although much of your work takes place behind the scenes, it makes a meaningful difference in residents' daily lives. We welcome individuals who take pride in their work, value teamwork, and want to be part of a community dedicated to providing exceptional service.

Important Notice

Applicants for this position will be required to complete a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, per House Bill 531 (2025).

Learn more:https://info.flclearinghouse.com