Laundry Aide

Allurehcs; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a dedicated Laundry Aide to maintain quality laundry services for residents. The ideal candidate will perform essential duties like sorting and washing laundry, ensuring cleanliness and safety, and meeting physical demands. Join the team to provide essential support in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to maintain sanitation, safety, and order in work area.

Responsibilities

• Sort and wash laundry according to established procedures.
• Distribute clean laundry to residents and ensure area cleanliness.
• Report equipment malfunctions and maintain resident confidentiality.

Skills

Independent decision making

Tactfulness

Equipment sanitation

Education

Minimum 8th-grade education

Job description

SUMMARY: The primary purpose of your job is to perform daily Laundry Department functions, ensuring quality laundry services, safeguarding residents' health and safety, and maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary laundry area in accordance with policies, laws, and supervisor instructions. As a Laundry Aide, you are delegated the authority, responsibility, and accountability for your duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the facility’s philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals.
• Sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and place in appropriate containers.
• Separate items requiring special stain removal/treatment.
• Wash and dry laundry following established procedures.
• Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry to residents.
• Clean laundry room floors, walls, and ceilings regularly.
• Remove dirt, dust, lint, grease, and film from equipment and surfaces.
• Distribute clean laundry during emergency conditions as instructed.
• Turn in unidentified laundry to the supervisor.
• Dispose of waste properly and keep trash receptacles lined.
• Keep work areas clean and free of hazards, and store equipment properly.
• Maintain infection control and standard precautions.
• Use protective clothing when handling infectious materials.
• Coordinate laundry services with nursing staff as needed.
• Follow safety precautions and ensure equipment is cleaned and ready for the next shift.
• Report equipment malfunctions, supply needs, and hazardous conditions.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and rights.
• Attend department meetings and training sessions.
• Submit schedules, supply sheets, and medical examinations timely.
• Follow fire, disaster, and evacuation policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Possess a minimum of an 8th-grade education.
• Ability to make independent decisions when necessary.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, families, visitors, and the public.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and work area sanitation, safety, and order.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those needed to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day.
• Handle mental and emotional stress effectively.
• Push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and carry the same weight for at least 50 feet.