$4,000 RETENTION BONUS offered for this full-time position providing residence cleaning and laundry services.

Pay rate: $15.50 per hour. 

Shift schedule hours:  2:30pm - 11pm.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others?

We are seeking a full-time team member to join our environmental services team assuring that our Senior Living Grand Rapids Community is maintained in a clean, safe manner by performing laundry tasks. Our team does work a weekend rotation so that our amazing residents have continuity in services and have a clean & welcoming home. Please know there can be some flexibility as to when a shift begins and ends, as long as the 8 hours is covered each day. 

Welcome to Samaritas Nation! 

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.  

APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve! 

Some of the benefits you may receive are:  

            Full Time

• • • • Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee) 
• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
• Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133% 
• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals 
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
• Plus, many more benefits 

Job Summary

Performs day-to-day laundry functions and distribution of garments per procedures and as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Collect soiled linen, garments, etc., from designated area.
2. Sort soiled linen, garments, etc., and separate items that require special stain removal/treatment.
3. Wash and dry linen, garments, etc.
4. Press/iron garments as instructed.
5. Fold, count, stack, hang and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments to residents or as directed.
6. Ensure residents' garments are labeled.
7. Maintain laundry room cleanliness by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.
8. Discard waste/trash into proper containers.

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• Previous experience in a laundry capacity preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to display compassion and sensitivity with vulnerable adults who may become angry, hostile or combative.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.

Additional Work Requirements

• N/A

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to determine color differences and types of fabric.
• Ability to lift and transport soiled/clean laundry up to 30 pounds.
• Subjected to infectious waste, cleaning agents and disinfectants.