Laundry Attendant (83313)

Kennybrook Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5-star, boutique-style senior living community dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents through purpose, passion, and joy in life. This esteemed community offers several levels of living, including independent living, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care. Each resident is provided with personalized care tailored to their individual needs, ensuring a supportive and nurturing environment. Kennybrook Village is part of a broader family of retirement communities that span locations in Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa, including Colonial Village in Overland Park, Maggie’s Place of Colonial Village, Westchester Village in Lenexa, Linden Woods Village in Gladstone, Raintree Village in Lees Summit, Prairie Vista Village in Altoona, Terrace Glen Village in Marion, Cedar Ridge Village in West Des Moines, Northridge Village in Ames, and Kennybrook Village in Grimes. This extensive network underscores their commitment to providing quality, consistent care across multiple regions.

At Kennybrook Village, the work environment is just as important as the care provided to residents. The community prides itself on fostering a family-based culture of care, emphasizing a supportive and engaging workplace for all team members. Employees are valued and offered comprehensive benefits to support their health and well-being. Full-time staff enjoy health, dental, and vision care plans with company cost sharing, an employee assistance program that includes counseling for themselves and their families, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid time off (PTO), holiday premium pay, volunteer time off, competitive wages with shift differentials, referral bonuses, service award bonuses, career path development, tuition assistance, certification course payments, and a fun and engaging team environment.

The role of Laundry Attendant at Kennybrook Village is vital to maintaining the high standards of cleanliness and hygiene that ensure residents experience a safe and comfortable living space. This position is responsible for providing a consistent supply of clean, disinfected linens for use in individual homes and ensuring that residents’ clothing is washed in a manner that preserves fabric color and integrity while preventing contamination and the spread of bacteria. The Laundry Attendant plays a critical role in daily operations, managing laundry tasks such as washing, drying, ironing, folding, and storing linens and clothing in designated areas. In addition to handling laundry duties, maintaining cleanliness and safety in the laundry area, and equipment upkeep are also essential responsibilities.

Safety is a paramount concern in this role, as Laundry Attendants may be exposed to visible or potential blood contamination. They must adhere rigorously to OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards and follow strict procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing, or moving contaminated materials. The incumbent must be knowledgeable about these safety protocols to ensure compliance and the safety of the entire community.

Working in shifts from 6 AM to 2:30 PM every other weekend, the role offers a structured schedule allowing for a healthy work-life balance. The Laundry Attendant is expected to manage various cleaning chemicals safely, use laundry equipment properly, maintain separated linen carts for soiled and clean linens, and report any equipment issues immediately to supervisors. The community values dedication, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and cleanliness standards, letting this role contribute significantly to the quality of life that Kennybrook Village promises to its residents. This position is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about senior care and who appreciate working in a warm, family-centered, and highly respected senior living environment.