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
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.
