Laundry / Linen Worker

Company Overview
Atherton Baptist Homes is a proud, century-old Continuing Care Retirement Community dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences for seniors in Alhambra, CA. We are committed to fostering a warm, supportive environment where residents feel valued and cared for.

Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Laundry / Linen Worker to join our team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of linens, garments, and textiles used throughout our community. Your efforts will ensure a hygienic and comfortable environment for our residents while adhering to safety standards and textile care protocols.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Notify the Supervisor when supplies (gloves, soap, bleach, etc.) are low.

Wear gloves and gown when sorting dirty linen or when loading washers.

Weigh linen and place inside sorting bins.

Cover and take bins down the hall to soiled linen entrance area.

Do not enter clean linen area with soiled linen, unless clean linen area is

clear.

Always wash hands before handling clean linen.

Pick up personal laundry from the Health Center, the Villa and Chapel View.

Wash, dry and fold personal laundry and personal linen and deliver back to

residents.

Iron Clothing on occasion.

Practice isolation handling procedures with dirty linen.

Sort all linen bags according to texture of material.

Keep work area in a clean, neat and orderly condition.

Fill washers with soiled institutional linen and set the correct poundage.

Remove washed linen from washers and place in dryers, according to

texture of material. Set dryer at 25 minutes or on cycle if more drying time

is needed for certain materials. Reset dial when done.

Continue sorting, washing, drying and folding institutional linen until

completed.

Keep daily poundage logs.

Turn in linen count daily.

Separate personal items that need mending and turn over to mending

department on Fridays.

Perform the following items in the Laundry area:

Clean all linen carts.

Clean dryer filters and replace as needed.

Clean drain filters and replace as needed.

Clean washing machines.

Clean mop buckets.

Clean soap dispensers and replace soap as needed.

Clean fire extinguishers

Polish machines with stainless steel cleanser.

Empty trash.

Refill paper towel dispensers.

REQUIRED OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Attend departmental and all-staff in-services and continuing education

programs.

Observe and practice safety and infection control procedures.

Protect resident’s rights and confidentiality at all times.

Be able to work harmoniously with co-workers.

Be able to deal tactfully with residents, family members and visitors.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

May be subject to frequent interruptions.

May be subject to emotionally upset residents, family members or visitors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

(See attached Statement of Physical Requirements and Conditions)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May be called on to work beyond normal work hours when necessary.

May be called on to work in areas not normally assigned when necessary.

Works in a well-lighted ventilated work area.

Join us in delivering top-quality laundry services that enhance the comfort and well-being of our residents. We value energetic team players who take pride in their work and are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and textile care.

Pay: $19.00 - $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person