Laundry Aide

We are looking for a compassionate Laundry Aide to join our team. The Laundry Aide is responsible for laundering all linen and resident personal clothing along with the ordering and storing of necessary supplies. As a laundry aide, you will work closely with the housekeepers in the community.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid-Time Off
• Flexible Schedule ; Full-time/Part-time available
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance; Variety of Supplemental Insurances Available
• Free Life Insurance
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistant Programs

*Some benefits may only be eligible to full-time team members

*Starting rates are higher depending on experience and position

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Minimum eligibility requirements

• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff and general public.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
• Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
• Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner.
• Must be computer literate.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must meet all health requirements.
• Proven safe driver record and clean driving records is essential.
• Valid drivers license
• Must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential functions

• Empty soiled linen barrels, sort and load machines
• Fold and press linens
• May assist with driving laundry vehicle to and from laundry room.
• Clean laundry area: sweep floors, wipe down all machines, recheck lint traps and thoroughly sweep out.

Customer service

• Responsible for ensuring that all employees are providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner.
• Take initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority.
• Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (Visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents’ families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors and regulators).
• Answer phones appropriately, according to company and community standards.

Residents’ rights

• Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights.

Other

• Follows & communicates company policies and procedures
• The job description provides a framework for the job; other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Working conditions (travel, hours, environment)

• Scheduled hours; possible overtime. May work in other positions temporarily when necessary.
• Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., through the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Physical/sensory requirement

• Medium work: ability to exert 10-35 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents and staff.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the community.