Laundry Aide

St Luke Lutheran Home; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer, IA is seeking a Laundry Aide to perform daily laundry functions, follow assigned tasks, and maintain a clean and safe work environment. This role supports resident care by ensuring sanitary laundry processes and proper handling of materials.

The position includes on-the-job training and requires the ability to move and lift with consideration for infection control standards. Collaboration with the housekeeping team is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, staff and the public.
• Must be able to pass a physical examination per state requirements and maintain health standards.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Able to move, stand, bend, lift, push and pull equipment throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Perform the day-to-day laundry functions assigned.
• Follow daily work assignments and tasks in the laundry.
• Carry out tasks per established laundry procedures.
• Keep work areas clean, safe and sanitary at all times.
• Follow established safety precautions when using equipment and supplies.
• Maintain infection control practices during laundry procedures as directed by supervision.
• Know location of MSDS sheets and how to use them.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Adaptability

Infection control awareness

Education

None required

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public. Must be able to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism. Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing laundry practices. Must be able to relate to and work well with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, an at times hostile people within the facility. May be exposed to infectious waste, and is at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including HIV virus and Hepatitis B.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

None required. On-the-job training provided.

HEALTH:

Must be able to pass a physical examination upon employment and periodically thereafter according to state requirement and have no handicap which would preclude the proper performance of the job. Must be able to move intermittently; stand, bend, lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, etc, throughout the workday.

DUTIES:

1. Perform the day-to-day laundry functions assigned.
2. Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
3. Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established laundry procedures.
4. Assure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.
5. Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
6. Assure that established infection control practices arc maintained when performing laundry procedures in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner, or as assigned by the Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor.
7. Know of location of MSDS sheets, and how to use them.