Laundry Aide

Elderwood•South Kingstown, RI

1d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Laundry AideElderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield Elderwood is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Laundry Aide to join our team. In this role, you will play an important part in supporting the health, comfort, and dignity of our residents by ensuring their linens and personal clothing are clean, well cared for, and returned promptly. If you take pride in your work, enjoy staying organized, and want to contribute to a team that makes a meaningful difference every day, we encourage you to apply. Why Join Elderwood? At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People. Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence guide everything we do—for both our residents and our employees. Position Overview: Laundry Aides are responsible for the daily care and processing of facility linens and residents’ personal clothing. This role helps ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment for all residents.

Requirements

Minimum 18 yrs. age required, HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
Position-related experience preferred but not required.
An interest in the laundry operation necessary.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions required.
Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; respectful and dignified treatment of residents required.
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Responsibilities

Consistently demonstrates the Elderwood iCARE Values.
Sorts soiled linen or clothes into appropriate categories according to type, soiling, fabric and color.
Labels residents clothing and retains records of personal possesions of each resident.
Assists in locating missing articles of clothing.
Loads washing machines, selects wash cycle, adds soaps, detergents, and bleaches.
Transfers washed linen or clothes into dryers and start machine.
Sorts dry linen, and folds and prepares for delivery to designated areas within the facility.
Prepares for delivery, and distributes personal garments of residents.
Removes lint and dust from machines, and keeps laundry area clean on a daily basis.
Practices good infection control measures in the processing of laundry items and in personal habits.
Handles responsibility for keeping compounds and hazardous substances properly stored.
Assists with studies of new products or laundry methods when necessary.
Arrives to work on time, and works as scheduled; responsible for own transportation.
Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy when performing job duties.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.