Laundry Aide

Sylvan Shores Health & Wellness•La Porte, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Sylvan Shores Health & Wellness is seeking a full-time Laundry Aide in La Porte, Texas. The position works from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Laundry Aide follows department schedules and Community policies and procedures while handling, washing, transporting, and distributing residents’ clothing and linens. The role includes using and caring for laundry equipment and supplies, maintaining a clean and orderly laundry area, and following infection-control and hazardous-communication procedures, including using required personal protective equipment. The Laundry Aide is expected to work cooperatively and professionally with residents, their representatives, team members, and visitors, and to follow Residents’ Rights policies.

Requirements

At least one year of laundry experience.
Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.
Ability to speak and understand English to communicate with supervisors and residents.

Responsibilities

Follow laundry department schedules and procedures in accordance with Community policy.
Use required personal protective equipment and follow hazardous-communication policies and procedures.
Perform ironing duties as assigned.
Follow waste-disposal procedures in accordance with Community policy.
Properly use and care for laundry equipment, adjust water-temperature valves to maintain required temperatures, and operate the automated laundry solution dispensing system.
Use laundry supplies and other resources efficiently.
Handle clean and soiled laundry appropriately and follow infection-control procedures for handling, storage, washing, and transportation of garments and linens.
Identify and report garments or linens in ill repair and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
Sort and distribute clothing to residents’ rooms to prevent loss and ensure laundry and linens are returned to the correct owner.
Keep the laundry area clean, neat, and free of odors, and clean lint baskets frequently throughout the day.
Ensure the assigned area is properly and promptly stocked.
Perform assigned duties effectively, promptly, and professionally, including other related duties as directed by the supervisor.
Follow Residents’ Rights policies and all Community policies and procedures.
Work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, Community team members, and visitors.