Laundry Aide

AristaCare Health Services; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

401(k) Retirement Plan

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,

Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services is seeking a laundry attendant to support our healthcare facility in Plainfield, NJ. You will operate laundry equipment, sort and distribute linens, and uphold infection prevention procedures to ensure a clean, safe environment for residents and staff.

Entry-level candidates are welcome; prior healthcare or SNF/LTC laundry experience is a plus. You will work with the in-house Talent Acquisition Team through the recruitment process on-site at our facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in laundry services, healthcare, hospitality, or institutional cleaning preferred.
• 1 year of experience preferred, but entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.
• Knowledge of infection prevention, PPE, sanitation, cross-contamination prevention, and proper use of laundry chemicals preferred.
• Must be reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Must be able to safely operate laundry equipment and perform the physical duties required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Operate laundry equipment safely and properly.
• Sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute linens and other laundry items.
• Follow proper linen-handling and infection-prevention procedures.
• Use PPE and laundry chemicals safely and appropriately.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the laundry area.
• Follow procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
• Keep laundry supplies and work areas organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on facility needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Organizational skills

Job description

This is an official AristaCare Talent Acquisition job posting. Candidates who apply through this posting will work directly with our in-house Talent Acquisition Team throughout the recruitment process — not through a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.

Responsibilities

• Operate laundry equipment safely and properly.
• Sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute linens and other laundry items.
• Follow proper linen-handling and infection-prevention procedures.
• Use PPE and laundry chemicals safely and appropriately.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the laundry area.
• Follow procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
• Keep laundry supplies and work areas organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on facility needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in laundry services, housekeeping, environmental services, healthcare, hospitality, or institutional cleaning preferred.
• 1 year of experience preferred, but entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.
• Prior healthcare/SNF/LTC laundry experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of infection prevention, linen handling, PPE, sanitation, cross-contamination prevention, and proper use of laundry chemicals preferred.
• Must be reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Must be able to safely operate laundry equipment and perform the physical duties required for the position.

We are proud to offer:

• Competitive rates
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision)
• Paid time off