Housekeeping Services

Elderwood • Lake Placid, NY

77d • $16 - $18

About The Position

Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is seeking a skilled and compassionate Laundry Aide or Housekeeping Aide to join our team. You'll play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents and their families. Housekeeping Aides help ensure the health and well-being of our residents by maintaining cleanliness in all facility areas — including resident rooms, common areas, offices and managing the laundering and care of facility linens, resident clothing.

Requirements

• Minimum 16 years of age for Housekeeping Aide; Minimum 18 years of age for Laundry Aide
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, and/or laundry preferred for Housekeeping Aide
• Previous laundry or related experience preferred but not required for Laundry Aide
• Interest in laundry operations and attention to detail required for Laundry Aide
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Respectful and dignified treatment of residents; strong regard for privacy and rights
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level

Nice To Haves

• Experience in custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, and/or laundry preferred
• Previous laundry or related experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of general areas and assigned resident rooms
• Assist with moving personal belongings and cleaning/disinfecting rooms after resident discharge or transfer
• Follow safety protocols, including fire safety and infection control procedures
• Properly store cleaning compounds and hazardous substances for resident and staff safety
• Collect and dispose of trash and refuse to prevent disease transmission and avoid nuisances or hazards
• Sort soiled linens and clothes according to type, fabric, color, and soiling level
• Label residents' clothing and maintain records of personal possessions
• Assist in locating missing articles of clothing
• Operate washing machines and dryers, selecting appropriate cycles and adding detergents and bleaches
• Fold and prepare laundered linens and clothing for delivery
• Distribute clean personal garments and linens to residents' rooms and departments
• Maintain cleanliness of laundry machines and work areas
• Practice proper infection control procedures in laundry handling and personal hygiene
• Maintain punctuality and regular attendance; responsible for own transportation
• Observe and maintain confidentiality of resident information and privacy
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management

Benefits

• Gas Allowance Stipend (eligibility applies)
• Increased Tuition Assistance Program for Clinical Tracks
• Shift Differentials for evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Full benefits package
• Supportive, resident-centered team environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED