Housekeeping/Laundry Aide

Plainfield Health Care Center; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Plainfield Health Care Center is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping & Laundry Aide to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for residents. You will support both housekeeping and laundry operations, ensuring high-quality services and adherence to regulations.

The role requires basic housekeeping experience and knowledge of cleaning techniques, with a focus on infection control and resident comfort. Join our team to contribute to a sanitary, welcoming facility with room for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one year of housekeeping and/or laundry experience.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and infection control practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs general housekeeping and cleaning throughout the facility to maintain a sanitary, safe, attractive and orderly environment.
• Performs all general laundry duties, including collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing linens and personal clothing.
• Follows assigned cleaning schedules and completes tasks in areas such as resident rooms, offices, restrooms, activity rooms, therapy areas, kitchens and other common spaces.
• Adheres to infection control, safety and sanitation standards and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Housekeeping

Laundry

Infection control

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Summary

Performs day-to-day activities of the housekeeping and laundry departments in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as directed by the Administrator and/or supervisor. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe, and comfortable environment and ensuring quality laundry services for residents.

• Performs general housekeeping and cleaning duties throughout the facility to maintain a sanitary, safe, attractive, and orderly environment.


• Follows assigned cleaning schedules and completes tasks in areas such as resident rooms, offices, restrooms (including handicap and visitor), activity rooms, therapy areas, kitchens, service entrances, utility areas, lounges, lobbies, hallways, and other common spaces.


• Performs emergency and unscheduled cleaning as needed.


• Ensures entrances, exits, and high-traffic areas are clean and presentable at all times.

Housekeeping & Laundry Aide

Position Summary

Performs day-to-day activities of the housekeeping and laundry departments in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as directed by the Administrator and/or supervisor. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe, and comfortable environment and ensuring quality laundry services for residents.

Principal Responsibilities

Housekeeping Duties

• Performs general housekeeping and cleaning duties throughout the facility to maintain a sanitary, safe, attractive, and orderly environment.


• Follows assigned cleaning schedules and completes tasks in areas such as resident rooms, offices, restrooms (including handicap and visitor), activity rooms, therapy areas, kitchens, service entrances, utility areas, lounges, lobbies, hallways, and other common spaces.


• Performs emergency and unscheduled cleaning as needed.


• Ensures entrances, exits, and high-traffic areas are clean and presentable at all times.

Laundry Duties

• Performs all general laundry duties, including collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing linens and personal clothing.


• Coordinates the collection of soiled linen from units throughout the shift.


• Sorts laundry into appropriate loads and prepares items for washing (e.g., unbuttoning, turning pockets out, unrolling sleeves).


• Maintains proper sanitation and cleanliness of linens to ensure resident comfort and safety.


• Assists with inventory of residents' clothing and personal items upon admission and ensures proper labeling/identification.

General Responsibilities

• Cooperates with other facility staff to ensure services meet resident needs.


• Promotes a positive, respectful, and calm environment with warmth and personal attention to residents.


• Adheres to all facility policies, procedures, and employee standards, including dress code.


• Ensures compliance with infection control, safety, and sanitation standards.


• Performs other duties as assigned, with or without notice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in housekeeping and/or laundry services, preferably in a healthcare or commercial setting.


• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, laundry procedures, and infection control practices preferred.