Laundry Aide

Elderwood; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Elderwood at Lancaster is seeking a part-time Laundry Aide in Lancaster, NY. The role involves collecting, laundering, folding, and returning linens and residents' clothing to designated locations within the facility.

The shift runs 10am–6pm with an every-other-weekend requirement, and the position supports maintaining clean, well-stocked laundry operations for resident care. The role emphasizes adherence to infection control, privacy of residents, and timely, reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old; HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Interest in laundry operations and cleanliness.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; dignified treatment required.
• Must read, write, and understand English at an intermediate level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Sort soiled linen and clothes by type, soil, fabric, and color.
• Label residents' clothing and maintain records of personal possessions.
• Assist in locating missing articles of clothing.
• Operate washers and detergents; load machines and select cycles.
• Transfer items to dryers and prepare for delivery to designated areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of laundry area and follow infection control measures.
• Store chemicals properly and observe safety procedures.
• Assist with new product testing or laundry method studies.
• Arrive on time and manage own transportation.

Job description

Overview

Elderwood at Lancaster is hiring a part-time Laundry Aide. The shift will be 10am-6pm, with an every other weekend requirement. Laundry team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing laundry support. This position is responsible for caring for facility linens and personal clothing of residents in a variety of ways including collecting, laundering, folding and returning the fresh, clean linens/clothing to the designated locations.

Salary

Up to $18.31 / hour

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 possesions 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.

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.