Laundry Aide

Elderwood • Town of Johnsburg, NY

7d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Aide supports residents’ comfort and well-being by caring for facility linens and residents’ personal clothing. The role handles items from collection and sorting through washing, drying, folding, organizing, and returning them to designated locations. The Laundry Aide also helps maintain accurate records of residents’ belongings, locate missing items, and keep the laundry area clean, organized, safe, and sanitary. This is an active, hands-on position requiring attention to detail, organization, respect for resident privacy, and the ability to follow instructions and established laundry, sanitation, infection control, and safety procedures. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available at Elderwood at North Creek in North Creek, New York.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Respect for resident privacy, dignity, and rights.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.
• Dependable and organized, with the ability to work independently and stay on task.
• Comfortable working in an active, hands-on environment.
• Willingness to learn proper laundry, sanitation, and infection control procedures.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous laundry, housekeeping, hospitality, healthcare, or related experience preferred, but not required.
• Interest in laundry operations.

Responsibilities

• Sort soiled linens and clothing according to type, fabric, color, and level of soiling.
• Collect and process facility linens and residents’ personal clothing.
• Label residents’ clothing and maintain accurate records of personal belongings.
• Assist in locating missing clothing and personal articles.
• Load washing machines and select appropriate wash cycles.
• Add detergents, soaps, bleach, and other approved laundry products according to established procedures.
• Transfer clean items to dryers and operate equipment safely.
• Sort, fold, and prepare clean linens and clothing for distribution.
• Deliver and distribute residents’ personal garments to designated areas.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary laundry area.
• Remove lint, dust, and debris from laundry equipment as needed.
• Follow proper infection control practices when handling and processing laundry.
• Store cleaning compounds and hazardous substances safely and properly.
• Participate in evaluations of new laundry products or methods when requested.
• Protect resident privacy and maintain confidentiality while handling personal belongings.
• Follow applicable facility safety, compliance, and infection control policies.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

Benefits

• Gas allowance stipend for qualifying commuters.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and paid continuing education.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off and holiday package.
• Employee referral bonus up to $2,000.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Shift differentials.
• Opportunities for learning, growth, and advancement.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.

What This Job Offers

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