Laundry Aide

Bloomfield Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation; Cottage Grove (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

10% retirement plan

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Bloomfield Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated Laundry Aide to support our residents by managing linens, clothing, and other items with care and efficiency.

You will operate washers and dryers, maintain stock, and follow infection control protocols to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents and staff. This entry-level role offers training and growth opportunities within a compassionate team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred, but not required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate attitude and dedication to providing quality care to residents

Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute linens, clothing, and other items according to established procedures and schedules
• Operate laundry equipment safely and efficiently, including washers, dryers, and folding machines
• Inspect items for stains, tears, or damage, and report any issues to the appropriate personnel
• Maintain inventory of laundry supplies and request replenishment as needed
• Adhere to infection control protocols and ensure compliance with all safety regulations
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents and staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Bloomfield is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 355 Park Avenue, Bloomfield, Connecticut 06002

Laundry Aide

What You'll Do:

As a Laundry Aide, your primary responsibility will be to oversee the laundry operations, ensuring that linens, clothing, and other items are cleaned, sanitized, and properly stored. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring the comfort, cleanliness, and well-being of our residents. This entry-level position also offers a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn more about long-term care and its many career opportunities.

Key Responsibilities of a Laundry Aide:

Sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute linens, clothing, and other items according to established procedures and schedules

Operate laundry equipment safely and efficiently, including washers, dryers, and folding machines

Inspect items for stains, tears, or damage, and report any issues to the appropriate personnel

Maintain inventory of laundry supplies and request replenishment as needed

Adhere to infection control protocols and ensure compliance with all safety regulations

Collaborate with other team members to ensure a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents and staff.

If you are passionate about playing a vital role in ensuring the comfort, cleanliness, and well-being of our residents, in an environment where your expertise will be values and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Laundry Aide.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Bloomfield team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

Starting from USD $19.62/Hr.

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Lundry Aide:

High school diploma or equivalent

Previous experience in a similar role preferred, but not required

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compassionate attitude and dedication to providing quality care to residents

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.