Laundry Aide/seamstress - Chicago, United States - Little Sisters of The Poor, Chicago

Description

The Laundry Aide performs tasks to assure that linen/clothing preparation and cleaning best meets the care/comfort needs of the residents, and that all linen is handled, stored, and processed to control/prevent infection.

• Sense of responsibility and ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Capable of learning to operate laundry machinery after brief onthejob training
• Must be able to stand most of the shift in an environment with consistent exposure to heat and humidity
• Able to perform simple motor skills such as standing, walking, sitting, bending, etc.
• Able to perform simple manipulative skills such as sorting clothing, adjusting dials.
• Able to remember simple and multiple tasks and assignments given to self and others, ranging from short to long periods of time.
• Must have sufficient vision to read gauges and recognize colors
• Must be able to push/pull linen cart/bags weighing up to 20 lbs. On occasion may push/pull loads up to 50 lbs.
• Must have adequate hearing to receive verbal instructions, answer phone calls and communicate effectively with others in an area with much background noise.

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

• Inperson

• Do you have any seamstress/sowing experience?

• High school or equivalent (preferred)

• Laundry: 1 year (required)