Detroit, Laundry Aide, Afternoons (Part-time)

Lafayette Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding Benefit Package

7 Paid Holidays

Room for Growth

Great Team & Longevity

Competitive Wages

401k Plus Match

Job summary

Lafayette Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a part-time Laundry Aide to perform daily laundry operations in our 59-bed skilled nursing facility, ensuring a clean, organized environment and proper labeling of resident clothing and linens.

Join a compassionate team offering great benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive work culture with a focus on exceptional care for residents.

Qualifications

• The Laundry Aide performs daily laundry operations in a long-term care facility.
• Handle resident clothing and facility linens with care and proper labeling.
• Follow infection-control procedures and facility guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Collect soiled resident clothing, linens, towels according to procedures.
• Sort laundry by color, fabric type, soil level, and washing process.
• Identify and properly handle contaminated items according to infection-control procedures.
• Operate washers, dryers, irons, folding equipment, and other laundry equipment safely.
• Use detergents, disinfectants, and other products per guidelines.
• Inspect laundry for stains, damage, or missing ID before/after processing.
• Fold, hang, organize, and distribute clean clothing and linens.
• Ensure resident clothing is labeled and returned to the correct resident.
• Maintain supplies of clean sheets, blankets, towels, gowns, and linens.
• Keep laundry room and equipment clean and organized.
• Follow infection-control, OSHA, safety procedures.
• Report damaged equipment or shortages to supervisor.

Job description

Who We Are

Lafayette Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a part-time Laundry position for our 59-bed Skilled Nursing Facility,

Who We Are

Lafayette Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a part-time Laundry position for our 59-bed Skilled Nursing Facility,

Are YOU a compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional seeking to make a difference in the lives of patients? The Laundry position at Lafayette Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center might be the perfect opportunity for you. Join our team and be part of a company that values its employees and provides exceptional care to those in need.

What We Offer

• Outstanding Benefit Package
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Room for Growth
• Great Team & Longevity
• Competitive Wages
• 401k Plus Match

Position Description

The Laundry Aide performs daily laundry operations in a long-term care facility while maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment. The Laundry Aide handles resident personal clothing and facility linens with care, ensuring items are properly identified, processed, and returned to the correct residents or designated areas. The position works closely with nursing, housekeeping, and other departments to ensure residents have an adequate supply of clean clothing and linens.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Collect soiled resident clothing, linens, towels, and other laundry items according to established procedures.
• Sort laundry appropriately by color, fabric type, level of soil, and required washing process.
• Identify and properly handle contaminated or heavily soiled items according to infection‑control procedures.
• Operate washers, dryers, irons, folding equipment, and other laundry equipment safely.
• Use detergents, disinfectants, and other laundry products according to manufacturer and facility guidelines.
• Inspect laundry for stains, damage, or missing identification before and after processing.
• Fold, hang, organize, and distribute clean clothing and linens.
• Ensure resident clothing is properly labeled and returned to the appropriate resident.
• Maintain adequate supplies of clean sheets, blankets, towels, gowns, and other linens throughout the facility.
• Keep the laundry room, equipment, storage areas, and work surfaces clean and organized.
• Follow infection‑control, OSHA, safety, and facility procedures.
• Report damaged equipment, lost or missing clothing, supply shortages, or other concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality and treat residents’ personal belongings with care and respect.
• Assist with other housekeeping or environmental-services duties as assigned.

Lafayette Parks' Expectations Of All Employees

• Adheres to all Policies and Procedures.
• Conducts self in a manner consistent with our core values at all times.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts.
• Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform the duties of the position.
• Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Maintains the privacy of all patient information and company proprietary information.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.

Lafayette Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.