Laundry Aide

Tennessee State Veterans Homes Board • Cleveland, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Tennessee State Veterans’ Home is hiring a full-time Laundry Aide at its skilled nursing facility for veterans in Cleveland, Tennessee. The role supports residents and nursing staff by processing, inspecting, folding, storing, and delivering laundry while maintaining a clean and safe laundry area. The position requires working independently, adjusting cleaning activities to meet residents’ or nursing staff’s needs, and interacting tactfully and effectively with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers. The listed pay scale is $13.87–$20.46.

Requirements

• Previous housekeeping, cleaning, or laundry aide experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and reschedule cleaning activities to meet residents’ or nursing staff’s needs.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Ability to read and understand Standard English.
• Ability to work with standard cleaning chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• Previous housekeeping, cleaning, or laundry aide experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Sort and separate laundry items according to color, fabric type, and care instructions.
• Operate and maintain washing machines, dryers, and other laundry equipment.
• Load and unload laundry machines, using appropriate weights and settings.
• Use appropriate cleaning agents and laundry products to remove stains and odors.
• Check and treat items for stains and damage before laundering.
• Inspect and fold cleaned laundry, ensuring items are properly sorted and stored.
• Maintain an inventory of laundry supplies and inform the supervisor when additional supplies are needed.
• Assist with delivering clean laundry to appropriate areas or individuals.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain cleanliness in the laundry area.
• Collaborate with team members to support efficient workflow and service.
• Work independently and reschedule cleaning activities to meet the needs of residents or nursing staff.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.

Benefits

• Competitive wages based on certified years of experience.
• Shift differential.
• Weekend differential.
• State of Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, 100% employer funded; full-time employees vest after five years of service.
• State of Tennessee medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, cancer and accident insurance, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance.
• ParTNers for Health Wellness Program.
• Paid time off (vacation).
• Extended disability benefits (sick leave).
• Bereavement leave.
• Double pay for selected holidays worked.
• Flexible spending accounts for child care and medical expenses.
• Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed