Laundry Technician

Laundry Technician - Full Time

Martha and Mary Health Services is seeking a dependable, engaging and organized Laundry Technician to assist in our Health Services facility. We offer competitive pay and a supportive environment, where we become friends and family. Martha & Mary provides quality care and services to those in need of long-term care and short-term care. Come be a part of one of Kitsap County's largest not-for profit employers and embrace the opportunity to make a positive difference in someone's life every day!

General Description

The Laundry Technician will perform the day-to-day tasks to maintain a clean and sterile environment and a positive experience for our residents and families regarding the resident's personal clothing.

Schedule:

Tuesday- Saturday 7am- 3:30pm depending on need of the facility

Some fun things you’ll do:

• Tend laundering machines to clean sheets, blankets, pillow coverings and personal articles of residents.
• Collect and sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc. and place in assigned containers.
• Load articles into washer, adding specified amount of detergent or other cleaning agents.
• Lift clean, wet articles from washer and place into dryers for measured time cycles.
• Sort dry articles according to identification numbers, name or type.
• Fold and place items in appropriate storage bins.
• Hang clothes on racks according to name and numbers.
• Deliver all personal laundry to designated areas and track resident’s personal clothing inventory
• Ensure that all clothes are mended and ready to wear.
• Ensure laundry area and floors remain neat and clean.
• Follow Missing Items procedure when resident reports missing clothing/items including getting descriptions, interviewing resident for length of time the item(s) has been missing, was it labeled, notifying appropriate people of missing items, searching for item in resident’s room, neighbor’s and other resident’s rooms, searching unit closets, shelves, etc., maintain missing clothing report, follow up with resident, writing formal report and submitting to Social Services staff.
• Follow Labeling Policy to ensure all resident items are labeled timely and properly including checking previous days admits, explaining labeling procedure to resident and family members, gathering clothing items, laundering them, recording items to be labeled, label and return clothing to residents. Follow up with residents in case new items were brought in for them.
• Follow procedure for holding resident articles upon discharge, death, or temporarily leaving M&M including storing items, contacting family members regarding what to do with items and recording actions taken.
• Contact and give items, per family members, Goodwill, etc. and record.
• Assist with packing of resident’s items when necessary.
• May also assist residents to eat in dining rooms, as regulations allow.

We are looking for:

• Someone who shares our dedication and compassion to those in our care.
• Someone who is comfortable and proficient with computer knowledge
• Someone who has enthusiasm for fun and client engagement/interactions
• Someone who can work well on a team, as well as independently
• Someone who can be on their feet for their entire shift
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Someone who is organized, and has good time management skills

About our organization

• Martha and Mary has been caring for children, seniors and families in Greater Kitsap for over 130 years. Offering exceptional care that feels like family, we provide a wide continuum of care services for life's transitions, including skilled nursing, rehab, care management and long term care, plus affordable senior housing options and outstanding early learning programs for children. As a non-profit, faith-based organization, we are keenly dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care requiring highly capable employees with warm hearts. Whether you are just beginning your career or looking to enhance your skill set, by joining our mission of caring you can expect to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

We provide you:

• 40% discount on child care services while working
• Comprehensive full-time benefit package after 60 days
• Career advancement opportunities across multiple sites and departments
• Employee Assistance and Counseling
• Financial counseling discounts and 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Cell phone discounts
• Health club discounts
• Auto service discounts
• Much more

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background and reference checks. Our organization follows WA Proclamation 21.14.1 which requires all employees working in the Health Care Setting be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless they are exempt for medical and religious reasons.

Martha & Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.