Laundry Aide

Elderwood; Lake Placid (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gas Allowance

Shift Differentials

Benefits Package

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY, is seeking a Laundry Aide to support residents by cleaning, organizing, and distributing linens and clothing. This role helps maintain a clean, sanitary environment and plays a vital part in resident comfort and care.

The position offers part-time hours, a gas allowance for eligible employees, shift differentials, and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates should be dependable and detail-oriented, with a commitment to resident privacy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old; HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in laundry operations preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Respect for residents' privacy and rights.
• Ability to interact with residents, coworkers, and supervisors professionally.

Responsibilities

• Sort soiled linen and clothes by type, soil, fabric, and color.
• Label residents' clothing and maintain records of possessions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Privacy respect

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laundry machines

Job description

Salary

$16.44 / hr - $18.44 / hr

Overview

Laundry Aide

Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY - Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!

Pay Range: $16.44 - $18.44/hour PLUS experience credit - Earn more with experienceStatus: Part-Time Opportunities AvailableNEW! Gas Allowance Benefit for eligible employees

Don’t Just Look for a Job - Build a Career

At Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, our Laundry Aides play an important role in creating a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents each day. We are seeking dependable and detail-oriented individuals who take pride in supporting resident care behind the scenes through quality laundry and linen services.

If you enjoy meaningful work in a team-focused environment, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Elderwood of Uihlein?

• NEW! Gas Allowance Stipend for eligible employees
• Newly renovated facility in beautiful Lake Placid
• Shift Differentials available
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (medical, vision, dental and more!)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Supportive and resident-centered team environment
• Opportunities for growth and long-term career stability

Laundry Aide Position Overview

Laundry team members help support the health, comfort, and well-being of residents by ensuring facility linens and personal clothing are properly cleaned, organized, and distributed throughout the facility. This role is essential to maintaining a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents and staff.

Responsibilities

Laundry Aide Responsibilities:

• Consistently demonstrates the Elderwood iCARE Values.
• Sorts soiled linen or clothes into appropriate categories according to type, soiling, fabric and color.
• Labels residents clothing and retains records of personal possessions of each resident.
• Assists in locating missing articles of clothing.
• Loads washing machines, selects wash cycle, adds soaps, detergents, and bleaches.
• Transfers washed linen or clothes into dryers and start machine.
• Sorts dry linen, and folds and prepares for delivery to designated areas within the facility.
• Prepares for delivery, and distributes personal garments of residents.
• Removes lint and dust from machines, and keeps laundry area clean on a daily basis.
• Practices good infection control measures in the processing of laundry items and in personal habits.
• Handles responsibility for keeping compounds and hazardous substances properly stored.
• Assists with studies of new products or laundry methods when necessary.
• Arrives to work on time, and works as scheduled; responsible for own transportation.
• Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy when performing job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

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Up to

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 yrs. age required, HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Position-related experience preferred but not required.
• An interest in the laundry operation necessary.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions required.
• Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; respectful and dignified treatment of residents required.

• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.