Laundry Aide

The loft of East Peoria; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing of East Peoria is seeking a dedicated Laundry Aide to support daily laundry operations and ensure clean, available linen for residents. You will follow established procedures, sort, wash, dry, press, fold, and distribute laundry, while maintaining safety and quality standards in a busy skilled nursing facility.

This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and a positive attitude, with responsibilities including equipment cleaning, waste handling, and contributing

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day laundry functions as assigned.
• Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established laundry procedures.
• Collect and sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and place in appropriate containers or assigned areas.
• Sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and separate those items that require special stain removal/treatment.
• Sort, count, and wash soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., in accordance with established procedures.
• Press/iron garments as instructed.
• Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., to residents daily and/or as instructed.
• During emergency conditions, assure that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., are distributed to designated areas as instructed.
• Clean floors, including sweeping, dusting, and damp/wet mopping.
• Keep walls and ceilings clean by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.
• Remove dirt dust, grease, film, etc., from equipment or floor surfaces, using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.

Skills

English literacy

Independent decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patience and empathy

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

LAUNDRY AIDE

The Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing of East Peoria is a skilled nursing facility located in East Peoria, Illinois. At The Loft, our commitment is to providing a quality resident experience, along with strong, evidence-based best practices. We know one of the best ways to achieve this is to have the same commitment to employee satisfaction. At The Loft of East Peoria, you will be a valued part of The Team!

JOB SUMMARY FOR LAUNDRY AIDE:

We are currently seeking applicants for the position of Laundry Aide. The Laundry Aide will perform the day-to-day activities of the laundry area in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or Plant Operations Manager, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner, and that an adequate supply of linen is on hand at all times to meet the needs of the residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR LAUNDRY AIDE:

• Perform day-to-day laundry functions as assigned.
• Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established laundry procedures.
• Collect and sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and place in appropriate containers or assigned areas.
• Sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and separate those items that require special stain removal/treatment.
• Sort, count, and wash soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., in accordance with established procedures.
• Press/iron garments as instructed.
• Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., to residents daily and/or as instructed.
• During emergency conditions, assure that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., are distributed to designated areas as instructed.
• Clean floors, including sweeping, dusting, and damp/wet mopping. (Note: Assure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.)
• Keep walls and ceilings clean by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.
• Remove dirt dust, grease, film, etc., from equipment or floor surfaces, using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR LAUNDRY AIDE:

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal Integrity and the ability to work effectively with the residents, family members, visitors, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, young, emotionally upset and at times hostile people.
• May be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day.