Laundry Aide (Part-Time)
About The Position
The Laundry Aide performs assigned day-to-day laundry functions according to established procedures and work assignments. Duties include collecting, sorting, weighing, counting, and washing soiled laundry, linen, and garments; separating items that need special stain treatment; pressing or ironing instructed garments; and folding, stacking, hanging, and distributing clean items to residents and designated areas. During emergencies, the employee distributes clean laundry to designated areas as instructed. The role also involves cleaning floors, walls, ceilings, equipment, and other surfaces; setting up caution and safety signs before cleaning; disposing of waste and relining trash receptacles; and following work and cleaning schedules. The Laundry Aide coordinates routine laundry services in resident living areas with nursing services and reports all accidents and incidents to a supervisor during the shift in which they occur. The position requires safe and efficient use of washers and dryers. The employee moves intermittently during working hours and may experience frequent interruptions. The role requires the ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull at least 50 pounds, along with reading, writing, mathematics, interpersonal, communication, auditory, and visual skills.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Ability to safely and efficiently operate washers and dryers.
- Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills.
- Proficient interpersonal and communication skills, as well as auditory and visual skills.
- Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Previous laundry experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day laundry functions and assigned tasks in accordance with established procedures.
- Collect, sort, weigh, count, and wash soiled laundry, linen, and garments; separate items requiring special stain removal or treatment.
- Press or iron garments as instructed.
- Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, and garments to residents or designated areas.
- Distribute clean laundry to designated areas during emergency conditions as instructed.
- Clean floors, walls, ceilings, equipment, and floor surfaces using appropriate cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
- Set up caution and safety signs before performing cleaning duties.
- Dispose of waste and trash in proper containers and reline receptacles with plastic liners.
- Follow work and cleaning schedules as closely as practical.
- Report all accidents and incidents to a supervisor during the shift in which they occur, regardless of severity.
- Coordinate routine laundry services in resident living areas with nursing services.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Flexible Schedule
- On the job training
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free Parking
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Resident Referral Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
