Laundry Aide
About The Position
Proudly Serving Those Who Served! Pay Scale: $13.09 - $18.39 We are currently hiring a full-time Laundry Aide at our new skilled nursing facility for veterans in Cleveland, Tennessee. We invite you to join our team of talented, caring professionals that take pride in serving the veterans of Tennessee. Our State Veterans Homes are consistently ranked among the top nursing homes in the nation because our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure every resident receives the highest quality of care possible. As an organization, we are passionate about creating an outstanding workplace for our employees. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions - Sort and separate laundry items according to color, fabric type, and care instructions - Operate and maintain laundry equipment, such as washing machines and dryers - Load and unload laundry machines, ensuring proper weights and settings are used - Use appropriate cleaning agents and laundry products to remove stains and odors - Check and treat items for stains and damages before laundering - Inspect and fold cleaned laundry items, ensuring they are properly sorted and stored - Maintain inventory of laundry supplies and inform the supervisor when additional supplies are needed - Assist with the delivery of clean laundry to the appropriate areas or individuals - Follow safety procedures and maintain cleanliness in the laundry area - Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and excellent service BENEFITS Tennessee State Veterans Home offers competitive rates along with exceptional health, dental, vision, disability insurance, paid time off, sick leave & a Pension you wont find anywhere else! 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 5 years of service. State of Tennessee medical, dental and vision insurance Life insurance, cancer and accident, disability, 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)
Requirements
- Previous housekeeping/ cleaning/ laundry aide experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Individual must be able to work independently and reschedule cleaning activities to meet the needs of residents or nursing staff.
- Individual must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with residents, families, visitors and co-workers.
- Must be able to read and understand Standard English and be able to work with standard cleaning chemicals.
Nice To Haves
- Previous housekeeping/ cleaning/ laundry aide experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Sort and separate laundry items according to color, fabric type, and care instructions
- Operate and maintain laundry equipment, such as washing machines and dryers
- Load and unload laundry machines, ensuring proper weights and settings are used
- Use appropriate cleaning agents and laundry products to remove stains and odors
- Check and treat items for stains and damages before laundering
- Inspect and fold cleaned laundry items, ensuring they are properly sorted and stored
- Maintain inventory of laundry supplies and inform the supervisor when additional supplies are needed
- Assist with the delivery of clean laundry to the appropriate areas or individuals
- Follow safety procedures and maintain cleanliness in the laundry area
- Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and excellent service
Benefits
- Competitive rates along with exceptional health, dental, vision, disability insurance, paid time off, sick leave & a Pension you wont find anywhere else!
- 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 5 years of service.
- State of Tennessee medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance, cancer and accident, disability, 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
