Housekeeping Services
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. Apply Today — Become an essential part of our team and help create a safe, clean, and comfortable home for residents at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid !
Requirements
- Minimum 16 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Experience in custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, and/or laundry preferred
- Minimum 18 years of age required
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous laundry or related experience preferred but not required
- Interest in laundry operations and attention to detail required
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Respectful and dignified treatment of residents; strong regard for privacy and rights
- These positions 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.
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
- Demonstrate Elderwood’s iCARE Values consistently
- 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
- Properly store cleaning compounds and hazardous substances
- Assist with evaluating new laundry products or methods when necessary
- 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)
- Newly renovated building
- Increased Tuition Assistance Program for Clinical Tracks
- Shift Differentials for evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Full benefits package
- Supportive, resident-centered team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
