Laundry aide

Southview Acres Healthcare Center is looking to hire a Part Time  Laundry aide for our facility! 

PM Part-time laundry aide. 48 hours a pay period. EOW Hours 6am-2:30pm

Performs a full range of laundry services to assure resident’s clothing and linen supplies are maintained in clean, serviceable condition under the supervision of the Environmental Services (Housekeeping) Supervisor.

Why work for Southview Acres:

• Referral and sign-on bonuses
• FREE special employee monthly meal
• Perfect attendance monthly drawing
• FREE meals 2 days a week
• Employee engagement activities
• Payday grab & go treats
• Employee of the Month
• Manager of the quarter
• Causal Fridays

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Gathers soiled laundry from various locations throughout the facility and transports to laundry area according to established Infection Control procedures and schedules.
• Sorts laundry by color, fabric and type and prepares for washing by pre-soaking and spot cleaning as needed and according to established procedures.
• Loads washers and dryers to proper capacity, sets proper cycle, time, and temperature, dispenses proper detergents and chemicals or sets dispensing equipment according to procedures and instructions.
• Folds, hangs and stacks items from dryer specific to different types of items, fabric content, size, or other identifying characteristics.
• Recognizes items in need of ironing and irons them if necessary.
• Recognizes items in need of repair or beyond repair, mends items in need of mending. If unable to repair item, reports to supervisor.
• Distributes clean laundry to resident rooms or to general storage areas according to procedures and time frames, and in accordance with resident’s rights and facility loss and theft control practices.
• Maintains washers, dryers, other equipment, and the laundry area in proper condition according to established schedules and procedures.
• Performs established infection control, universal precautions, and safety procedures in transporting, handling, processing, storing of soiled and clean laundry, use and storage of laundry and cleaning chemicals and disposal of refuse and waste materials.
• Demonstrates high standards of excellence for meeting resident needs. Communicates effectively, establishes rapport and maintains relationships with residents.
• Has fun in creating a positive atmosphere for residents in conjunction with our Core Values.
• Follows instructions and completes daily assignments as assigned and is proactive to change.
• Possesses understanding and compassion for the elderly population.
• Performs other duties as assigned.