Location: Bethesda,MD, USA
The Laundry Attendant is responsible for performing laundry functions in order to create a safe, secure and inviting environment for residents, families and team members while meeting and exceeding Sunrise quality service standardsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. High School diploma / GED preferred Able to provide housekeeping and laundry services in a resident centered environment, which meets and/or exceeds Sunrises quality standards Desire to work with seniors Ability to handle multiple priorities Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication Competent in organizational, time management skills Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision by following all community procedures and guidelines and having the ability to follow through on assigned tasks, and demonstrates initiative Ability to perform tasks with frequent interruptions As applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must sign the Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for safety and regulatory compliance Sunrise Senior Living operates a number of different brands of communities for seniors. As a result, this positions area of responsibility may differ among the various brands and states. Despite the differences in responsibilities between the brands and states, the following are a core set of duties common to this position. Essential Duties: General Laundry Duties Responsible for collecting, cleaning and redistributing the community laundry and resident clothing Responsible for properly sorting, washing and drying linens and resident clothing following the approved laundry procedures Responsible for transporting supplies to include clean and soiled linen to the appropriate storage and collection areas Responsible for folding, counting and stacking linens following approved laundry procedures Responsible for routinely inspecting linens for wear and tear, identifying worn and torn linens and following the communitys Standard Operating Procedure for damaged linens Responsible for maintaining the commercial and residential laundry rooms in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition Maintains communication with Supervisor regarding inventory of products and services per Sunrise procurement procedures and service standards