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Laundry Technician Laundry Technician  Status: Full-Time (Monday - Friday) 8:30am - 5:00pm Location: Ovation Sienna Hills - 1525 E Ovation Place, Washington, UT 84780 Apply at  www.TeamAvamere.com The Laundry Technician ensures a clean, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents by efficiently collecting, sorting, laundering, and distributing facility linens and personal clothing. In a memory care and assisted living environment, this role requires strict adherence to infection control protocols, specialized handling of sensitive fabrics, and a compassionate approach to resident dignity Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities • Collection & Sorting: Collect soiled linens and personal clothing daily from resident rooms and designated drop-off points. Sort items by fabric, color, and soil level, specifically identifying articles that require specialized stain treatment or delicate handling. • Laundering Operations: Operate commercial-grade washers and dryers according to established sanitation and thermal disinfection protocols. Properly measure and dispense detergents, bleaches, and softeners. • Finishing & Distribution: Fold, hang, and organize clean laundry. Promptly return clean, wrinkle-free personal clothing to individual resident closets and drawers to promote independence and dignity. Restock clean linens on floor units. • Resident-Specific Protocols: For memory care residents, ensure that clothing is systematically labeled or tagged to prevent loss. Change and launder linens and clothing immediately whenever they become soiled or wet. • Equipment & Facility Maintenance: Keep the laundry area clean, organized, and free of hazards. Regularly clean machine filters, drums, and surrounding surfaces to prevent lint buildup and maintain safety. Report malfunctioning equipment to facility management. [ • Compliance & Infection Control: Strictly comply with universal precautions, HIPAA regulations, and state/federal health regulations regarding the handling of soiled versus clean materials. Use assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriately. • Perform all other duties as assigned