Title: Laundry Worker

State Role Title: Hsekeep &/or Apparel Worker I

Hiring Range: Based on experience up to $19.57 per hour

Pay Band:

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care

Agency Website: https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/veterans-care-centers/sitter-barfoot-veterans-care-center

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Laundry Worker is responsible for washing and drying resident’s clothes and for maintaining a clean and attractive appearance to clothes washed and for taking the necessary steps to ensure proper sanitary conditions are met to prevent the spread of infection. The Laundry Worker is also responsible for washing facility linen and for maintaining a clean and attractive appearance to the linen washed and for taking the necessary steps to ensure proper sanitary conditions are met to prevent the spread of infection. The Laundry Worker is also responsible for the prompt return to residents of all clothes washed and dried and for performing other tasks (may assist with the labeling of resident clothes) as assigned, needed or warranted by conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and understanding of the standard procedures used in laundry services for residents and for the care of clothes, linens, equipment and supplies; good oral and written communication skills; ability to maintain working relationship with others.

Additional Considerations

A. May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
B. Team Work/Attitude Supports SBVCC’s mission by developing and maintaining positive working relationships and attitude with all employees, residents, and families to solve problems when they arise in a timely manner. Understands that SBVCC has “zero tolerance” for disruptive and inappropriate behaviors, as well as requiring that all employees adhere to the “Code of Conduct” as defined by SBVCC and outlined in DHRM’s Policy 1.60, “Standards of Conduct.” An employee who supports SBVCC’s mission:

• Contributes to a productive work environment through positive interactions with co-workers and supervisors.
• Values the work of others through mutual respect and support.
• Uses appropriate lines of communication and resources within the system to facilitate change and resolve problems.
• Uses appropriate conflict management techniques and resources to resolve problems with coworkers, supervisors, and customers in a direct, positive, and proactive manner.
• Interacts with coworkers, supervisors, patients, and families in a manner that reflects an attitude of respect and courtesy.
• Uses appropriate interactions and effective communication skills to facilitate positive patient outcomes.
• Works collaboratively with the Department Head and supervision to achieve department objectives.
• Seeks and accepts guidance on all concerns which impact the department and the facility.
• Abides by all of the laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that govern the operation of this facility.
C. Must be able to rotate shifts, work overtime, and/or on different units as needed.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application must be complete to be considered.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: Human Resources

Email: sbvcchr@dvs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.