Laundry Technician

Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque•Albuquerque, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Technician helps maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and infection control throughout a rehabilitation facility to support a safe and comfortable environment for residents, families, and staff. The role performs routine cleaning and laundry work in resident rooms, common areas, offices, and other facility spaces, following established protocols, schedules, and standards. The position is part-time and scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays.

Requirements

Must be older than 18 years old.
No prior experience is required; training will be provided.
Background check and fingerprint clearance are required.
Knowledge of cleaning techniques, products, and equipment used in residential or commercial cleaning.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently, and prioritize tasks effectively.
Attention to detail and thoroughness in cleaning and organizing, with a focus on quality and cleanliness.
Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and a positive attitude when interacting with residents, families, and staff.
Ability to reach, talk, hear, crouch, stretch, twist, bend, stop, kneel, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Stamina to stand and walk for extended periods while cleaning throughout the facility.
Ability to lift and carry cleaning supplies, equipment, and trash bags weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
Knowledge of and adherence to safety protocols when using cleaning chemicals, equipment, and tools.
Ability to work in a medical setting and accept potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, infections, waste, blood and body fluids, diseases, and other conditions prevalent at the time.
Required vision includes close, distance, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.
Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

Perform routine cleaning in resident rooms, common areas, offices, and other facility spaces according to established protocols, schedules, and standards.
Wash, dry, fold, and deliver linens and personal items.
Clean and sanitize bathrooms and replenish supplies as needed.
Dust furniture, fixtures, windowsills, ledges, and baseboards.
Vacuum carpets, rugs, and upholstery, and sweep and mop hard-surface floors.
Change bed linens and make beds in resident rooms and common areas.
Empty trash and recycling containers, replace liners, and transport waste to designated disposal areas according to applicable protocols.
Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, including doorknobs, light switches, handrails, and elevator buttons.
Inspect for and report maintenance issues, damage, or safety hazards to supervisors or maintenance staff.
Assist with special cleaning and deep-cleaning projects, such as floor waxing, carpet shampooing, and upholstery cleaning, as assigned.
Follow facility policies and procedures, including safety regulations, infection-control protocols, and confidentiality guidelines.
Perform other duties requested by management.