Laundry Aide

Tennessee State Veterans' Homes Board; Cleveland, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

FSA and DCA options

Paid time off

Pension plan (TCRS)

401(k) and 457 plan

Sick leave and extended disability

Job summary

Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes Board is hiring a full-time Laundry Aide for our skilled nursing facility in Cleveland, Tennessee. The role requires sorting, washing, and delivering clean laundry, while adhering to safety and infection-control practices in a resident-focused environment.

We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to grow within a supportive team dedicated to quality resident care for Tennessee veterans.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping/ cleaning/ laundry aide experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Individual must be able to work independently and reschedule cleaning activities to meet residents' or nursing staff's needs.
• Must be able to read and understand Standard English and use standard cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Sort and separate laundry items by color, fabric type, and care instructions.
• Operate and maintain laundry equipment (washing machines and dryers).
• Load and unload laundry machines with proper weights and settings.
• Use cleaning agents and laundry products to remove stains and odors.
• Inspect and fold cleaned laundry, sorting and storing properly.

Skills

Laundry experience

Housekeeping experience

Healthcare setting

Tools

Washing machines & dryers

Job description

We invite you to join our team of talented, caring professionals that take pride in serving the veterans of Tennessee.

Our State Veterans’ Homes are consistently ranked among the top nursing homes in the nation because our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure every resident receives the highest quality of care possible. As an organization, we are passionate about creating an outstanding workplace for our employees.

Our competitive benefits package includes

• State of TN dental, vision, and health plans


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Child Account (DCA) options for child care and medical expenses


• Generous paid time off and holiday pay


• State of TN retirement plan (TCRS) – 100% employer paid pension contribution. Full-time employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.


• 401(k) and 457 plan options


• Sick leave and extended disability benefits


• Disability, cancer, accident, and life insurance


• Access to state wellness program


• State medical and prescription drug plan


• State Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Free credit union membership


• Cellular discount with specific provider

We are currently hiring a full-time Laundry Aide at our skilled nursing facility for veterans in Cleveland, Tennessee.

We invite you to join our team of talented, caring professionals that take pride in serving the veterans of Tennessee. Our State Veterans’ Homes are consistently ranked among the top nursing homes in the nation because our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure every resident receives the highest quality of care possible. As an organization, we are passionate about creating an outstanding workplace for our employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• - Sort and separate laundry items according to color, fabric type, and care instructions


• - Operate and maintain laundry equipment, such as washing machines and dryers


• - Load and unload laundry machines, ensuring proper weights and settings are used


• - Use appropriate cleaning agents and laundry products to remove stains and odors


• - Check and treat items for stains and damages before laundering


• - Inspect and fold cleaned laundry items, ensuring they are properly sorted and stored


• - Maintain inventory of laundry supplies and inform the supervisor when additional supplies are needed


• - Assist with the delivery of clean laundry to the appropriate areas or individuals


• - Follow safety procedures and maintain cleanliness in the laundry area


• - Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and excellent service

BENEFITS

Tennessee State Veterans’ Home offers competitive rates along with exceptional health, dental, vision, disability insurance, paid time off, sick leave & a Pension you won’t find anywhere else!

• Competitive wages based on certified years of experience


• State of Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System – 100% Employer funded. Full-time employees vest after 5 years of service.


• State of Tennessee medical, dental and vision insurance


• Life insurance, cancer and accident, disability, and long term care insurance


• ParTNers for Health Wellness Program


• Paid time off (vacation)


• Extended disability benefits (sick leave)


• Double pay for selected holidays worked


• Flexible spending accounts for child care and medical expenses


• Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Previous housekeeping/ cleaning/ laundry aide experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Individual must be able to work independently and reschedule cleaning activities to meet the needs of residents or nursing staff. Individual must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with residents, families, visitors and co-workers. Must be able to read and understand Standard English and be able to work with standard cleaning chemicals.

Visit us at TSVH.org and https://www.facebook.com/TNVeteransHomes

to learn more about the Tennessee State Veterans' Homes and all of our great residents and employees!

~TSVH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer~

The Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes (TSVH) does not engage in unlawful employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in its employment, nor in any of its activities or operations. All operations are conducted equitably and inclusively, free from unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation. TSVH is committed in policy, principle, and practice to maintaining an employment environment which prohibits all discriminatory behavior and provides equal opportunity for all persons we encounter.