Compassionate Laundry Aide for Elder Care

Hope Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Laundry Aide to process linens and personal laundry using existing supplies and equipment in accordance with standard procedures and a set schedule.

The role requires basic knowledge of laundry methods, the ability to follow instructions, and a sincere desire to work with elders who need assistance with self-care. Applicants must meet health requirements and communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of laundry methods, supplies and equipment.
• Follows verbal and written instructions.
• Desire to work with elders and others who have limited self-care capacity.
• Mental and physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Work with and provide care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
• Willingness to perform routine repetitive tasks.
• Willing to address each Resident by his/her preferred name and to learn and enforce the Residents' Rights, rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
• Consistently maintains courteous, empathic, and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
• Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Accepts the responsibility for processing linens and personal laundry with existing supplies and equipment according to current standard procedures and established schedule.

Education

High school diploma

English communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to work with elders

Physical stamina

Attention to confidentiality

Professional appearance

Effective communication

Transportation availability

Initiative and judgment

Job description

Hope Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Laundry Aide to process linens and personal laundry using existing supplies and equipment in accordance with standard procedures and a set schedule.

The role requires basic knowledge of laundry methods, the ability to follow instructions, and a sincere desire to work with elders who need assistance with self-care. Applicants must meet health requirements and communicate effectively in English.