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The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a Laundry Worker career opportunity at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls, MT.

The Montana Veterans’ Home (MVH) located in Columbia Falls, Montana, is a Medicare/Medicaid and Veterans’ Administration certified facility with 105 intermediate/skilled-care beds and 12 domiciliary beds. The nursing facility includes a 15-bed Dementia Care unit. MVH has been providing services to Veterans since 1896. The Montana Veterans’ Home is located next to the Flathead River just minutes away from Glacier National Park. A large pavilion, walking paths and protected courtyards provide ample opportunities for outdoor access. The facility offers individual and group activities, spiritual services, support group services, and social services. The skilled and rehabilitative services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and dietitian services.

Why Join DPHHS?

Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes health care coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency, offering a wide range of advancement opportunities, whether you are entering the workforce or have several years of experience.

Job Overview: 

The Montana Veterans’ Home is a certified facility that has been providing services to Veterans since 1896.  Admission is for honorably discharged veterans eligible for skilled/intermediate nursing care or domiciliary self-care living.  The Laundry worker processes commercial and in-house laundry, providing residents with clean linen, bedding, and clothing, promoting a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.

Position: Laundry Worker

Location: Montana Veterans Home, 400 Veterans Drive, Columbia Falls, MT 59912

Schedule: Part-time, 32 hours per week.

How To Apply 

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
•    One (1) year of similar service-related work experience
•    High school diploma or equivalent
•    Other combinations of experience, education, and training may be considered

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 
•    Knowledge of basic laundry processing procedures
•    Knowledge of basic safety principles for handling soiled linen
•    Knowledge of basic mathematics
•    Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
•    Ability to effectively communicate with residents and staff
•    Ability to provide leadership and training

Physical and Environmental Demands: The work involves lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, squatting, and extensive standing.  Critical physical demands:  *Lift 35# rarely; *Lift 30# occasionally; *Push/Pull 30# occasionally; *Reach forward and below frequently.  Must use protective gown, gloves, and facial protection as necessary when handling soiled linen.