Laundry Aide

Overview:

We are currently seeking a Laundry Aide to provide fresh, clean clothing and linens enhances residents' well-being and keeps living spaces and common areas comfortable.

Responsibilities:

Day-to-Day tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Collect soiled linen and personal clothing of residents from designated areas within the facility and transport to laundry area
• Sort soiled linen or clothes into appropriate categories according to type, soiling, fabric and color
• Label residents clothing and retain records of personal possessions of each resident
• Assist in locating missing articles of clothing
• Load washing machines, selects wash cycle, adds soaps, detergents, and bleaches
• Transfer washed linen or clothes into dryers and start machine
• Sort dry linen, and fold and prepare for delivery to designated areas within the facility
• Prepare for delivery, and distribute personal garments of residents
• Remove lint and dust from machines, and keep laundry area clean on a daily basis
• Practice good infection control measures in the processing of laundry items and in personal habits
• Handle responsibility for keeping compounds and hazardous substances properly stored

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years or older
• Position related experience preferred but not required
• Ability to perform assigned tasks to a high degree of excellence, and cleanliness required
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 (fifty) pounds to a minimum height of 4 (four) feet and be able to push, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 2 (two) feet
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination
• Respect for residents' privacy and rights for respect and dignity necessary

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.