Laundry Aide

Elderwood•Hamburg, NY

About The Position

Elderwood at Hamburg is seeking a full-time Laundry Aide to support residents’ health and well-being by caring for facility linens and residents’ personal clothing. Duties include collecting, laundering, folding, and returning clean items to designated locations. The role works an 8 a.m.–4 p.m. shift and includes an every-other-weekend commitment for all staff.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Respect for residents’ privacy and rights, and commitment to treating residents respectfully and with dignity.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.
Interest in laundry operations.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Position-related experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Consistently demonstrate Elderwood iCARE Values.
Sort soiled linens and clothing by type, degree of soiling, fabric, and color.
Label residents’ clothing and maintain records of residents’ personal possessions.
Help locate missing clothing articles.
Load washing machines, select wash cycles, and add soaps, detergents, and bleaches.
Transfer washed items to dryers and start the machines.
Sort and fold dry linens and prepare them for delivery to designated facility areas.
Prepare and distribute residents’ personal garments.
Remove lint and dust from machines and keep the laundry area clean daily.
Practice infection-control measures when processing laundry and in personal habits.
Ensure compounds and hazardous substances are stored properly.
Assist with studies of new products or laundry methods when necessary.
Arrive on time, work as scheduled, and provide own transportation.
Maintain confidentiality of resident information and respect residents’ privacy while performing job duties.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor, management staff, or the Administrator.