Entry Level Laundry Aide Housek...

Sulekha.com New Media Pvt Ltd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Nursing Home is hiring an entry-level Laundry Aide/Housekeeper to support Environmental Services. The role will focus on housekeeping tasks and cross-train in laundry to assist with linens and resident clothing as needed, while upholding privacy and infection-control standards in a healthcare setting.

The position requires dependable attendance, ability to work independently or with a team, and adherence to sanitation procedures. Prior healthcare or long-term care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, long-term care, hotel, or similar environments preferred.
• Dependable with consistent attendance.
• Ability to follow cleaning, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
• Willingness to work in both housekeeping and laundry as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain housekeeping carts, equipment, and supplies in a clean and organized manner.
• Report maintenance, safety, or sanitation concerns to the supervisor.
• Respect resident privacy, dignity, and personal belongings while performing duties.
• Assist the laundry department as needed after cross-training.
• Sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute linens and resident clothing.

Skills

Housekeeping

Laundry support

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Infection-control procedures

Job description

Entry Level Laundry Aide Housekeeper Job Description

Central Nursing Home is seeking a dependable and hardworking Housekeeper to join our Environmental Services team. This position will primarily support housekeeping operations while also being cross-trained in laundry to assist with laundry services based on facility needs.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain housekeeping carts, equipment, and supplies in a clean and organized manner
• Report maintenance, safety, or sanitation concerns to the appropriate supervisor
• Respect resident privacy, dignity, and personal belongings while performing assigned duties
• Assist the laundry department as needed after completing cross-training
• Collect, sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute linens and resident clothing as assigned
• Properly handle soiled and clean linens according to infection-control procedures
• Label, organize, and distribute resident clothing and personal items appropriately
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of laundry areas
• Work cooperatively with nursing and other facility departments
• Perform additional housekeeping or laundry duties based on facility needs

Requirements:

• Previous housekeeping or laundry experience preferred
• Experience in a healthcare, long-term care, hotel, or similar environment preferred
• Dependable and able to maintain consistent attendance
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail
• Ability to follow cleaning, sanitation, and infection-control procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional and respectful when interacting with residents, visitors, and coworkers
• Willingness and ability to work in both housekeeping and laundry as needed
• Ability to perform the physical duties required of the position, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling
• Must meet applicable health and background requirements

Company Address: 2450 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, United States

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