Laundry Aide

Maryland Masonic Homes • Cockeysville, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Maryland Masonic Homes (MMH), a premier continuing care retirement community located in northern Baltimore County has an exciting opportunity for a Part Time 24 (3 days a week with included every other weekend. MMH provides quality care in independent, assisted living, and healthcare; and is now a proud participant of the Medicare program. The EVS/Laundry Aide will work under the Director of Environmental Services to provide quality customer service that leaves a lasting impression on those we serve. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous related experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc. that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be able to meet the standards of the MMH MVP Customer Service Program.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, etc. up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
• Slip Resistant Shoes are required.
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must have reliable means of transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Desire to work with the elderly is a plus.
• Qualified candidates will have relevant work experience, be able to provide outstanding customer service, work as part of a team and have a demonstrated history of dependability.
• We're looking for people who can do the job and will be a great fit for our team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment by following infection control procedures when laundering residents clothing and lines.
• Identify and report any malfunctions in equipment.
• Transfer clothes from the washer to the dryer.
• Hang, fold and stack garments and linens.
• Report to the supervisor on any garments or linens in ill repair.
• Distribute clothes to the residents and checks labels on the clothing to make sure that the clothes are given to the right resident.
• Fill in as EVS Aide, if needed.
• Participate in in-service training.
• Follow the Fire Plan and abide by the Patients Bill of Rights and the Maryland Masonic Homes policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees