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Laundry Technician
Status: Part Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Ovation Heartwood Preserve - 470 Maxwell Plz, Omaha, NE 68154
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
Requirements
Experience with various cleaning methods and equipment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of cleanliness and sanitation.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate with staff and follow instructions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members.
• 18 years or older.
• Prefer experience working in housekeeping or laundry in a medical facility.
• Maintain tactful composure and confidentiality with residents, family members, staff and
visitors.
• A genuine desire to improve the quality of life for seniors.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and
cheerful environment
Benefits
At Ovation, we believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.
Employees are Benefits-eligible at 30+ hours/week. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following hire
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Regence medical plans (PPO & HDHP), Delta Dental (with orthodontia), and VSP vision
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Flexible PTO program combining vacation, sick, and holiday time
- Paid Holidays – Six recognized holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) – Employer contributes up to $600/year for HDHP participants
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Limited, Dependent Care, and Commuter options
- Supplemental Insurance Options – Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability (Sun Life)
- Legal Insurance – Affordable access to legal support for common life needs
- Pet Insurance – Discounted plans through Wishbone
- Employee Discounts – Savings on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness & more (Tickets at Work)
Ovation by Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify
Benefits mentioned
- At Ovation, we believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.
- Employees are Benefits-eligible at 30+ hours/week. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following hire
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Regence medical plans (PPO & HDHP), Delta Dental (with orthodontia), and VSP vision
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Flexible PTO program combining vacation, sick, and holiday time
- Paid Holidays – Six recognized holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) – Employer contributes up to $600/year for HDHP participants
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Limited, Dependent Care, and Commuter options
- Supplemental Insurance Options – Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability (Sun Life)
- Legal Insurance – Affordable access to legal support for common life needs
- Pet Insurance – Discounted plans through Wishbone
- Employee Discounts – Savings on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness & more (Tickets at Work)
- Ovation by Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify
Requirements mentioned
- Experience with various cleaning methods and equipment.
- • Ability to maintain a high level of cleanliness and sanitation.
- • Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
- • Ability to communicate with staff and follow instructions.
- • Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members.
- • 18 years or older.
- • Prefer experience working in housekeeping or laundry in a medical facility.
- • Maintain tactful composure and confidentiality with residents, family members, staff and
- visitors.
- • A genuine desire to improve the quality of life for seniors.
- • Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and
- cheerful environment
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