Laundry Aide/Housekeeping PRN

Portland of Cascadia, LLC • Portland, OR

136d

About The Position

Responsible for cleaning resident clothing and facility linens. Employees of Cascadia Healthcare must submit to and be cleared under the applicable state background check requirements before having contact with patients or residents.

Requirements

• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, their family members, and all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to be patient and polite.
• Ability to learn to operate washing machines, dryers, and associated equipment.
• Ability to learn infection control techniques.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry, fold, and iron linens and resident clothing.
• Stock linen closets and carts for nursing units and return linen barrels to the laundry.
• Deliver clean linen and resident clothing to rooms.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning, including removing detergent buildup in washers and cleaning lint traps.
• Remove stained, torn, or otherwise unacceptable facility linens from use.
• Maintain punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED