Laundry Aide

Elderwood • North Creek, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Aide helps ensure residents have clean, fresh clothing and linens while maintaining a safe, organized, and sanitary laundry environment. The role handles facility linens and residents’ personal garments from collection and processing through folding, organizing, and delivery to designated areas. It also involves labeling clothing, maintaining accurate records of residents’ belongings, and helping locate missing items. The position requires attention to detail, organization, respect for residents’ privacy and personal belongings, and the ability to work actively and independently while following established procedures.

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; comfortable working independently and staying 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 by 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 PTO 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