Oconomowoc, WI, USA
27 days ago
Laundry Assistant

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy caring for and mentoring others with disabilities?

MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.

Overview

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Loads, washes, dries, and folds clothing, towels, linens, blankets, bedspreads, curtains, and other items. Sorts items by student name and organizes in baskets by program area, preparing baskets for pickup.Replaces items that have been damaged or have become outgrown. Issues clothing for seasonal changes. Takes measurements to ensure correct fit and size.Assists with the clothing needs for student discharges, admissions, and special occasions. Performs physical inventory of on-hand clothing on the unit/program area.Receives linen and towel counts from Housekeeping Department and fills orders to keep items stocked appropriately.Assists in the cleaning and organizing of areas in the Clothing Services Department.Ensures OSHA and other safety regulations are implemented and enforced at all times.Conducts self in positive, respectful, and collaborative manner demonstrating proactive actions and decision-making that foster supportive work relationships and a healthy and safe environment. Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external customers maintaining professional conduct and confidentiality. Maintains abreast of current trends in services and other related areas; attends conferences, workshops and other training as needed and shares this new information with department.Complies with and positively reinforces with others the expectations outlined in: MyPath Handbook; MyPath Beliefs and Behaviors, policies and procedures including emergency/disaster procedures, fire/tornado safety, and maintains confidentiality.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

·High school diploma or equivalent required.

Previous experience in care of clothing, linen, and bedding preferred.Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and effectively solve problems, including the ability to troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment.

Additional Information

Pay rate: $15.50/hour starting

MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.

Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners.  We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional is supporting our Owners best.  Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.

Our Culture

At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:

Passion

Accountability

Teamwork

Openness

Continuous Learning and Innovation

As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!

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