LAUNDRY AIDE

Oakwood-Manor; Vidor (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental plan options

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Oakwood-Manor is seeking a Laundry Aide to assist in delivering laundry services in a healthcare environment. Responsibilities include washing, drying, folding, ironing, mending, and distributing linen and patients' clothing, while maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

Experience in a long-term care or healthcare laundry setting is preferred. Strong English communication and team leadership ability are valued, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare laundry department preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Commitment to sanitation, safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Load machines to proper weight and cycle settings with correct detergents.
• Sort laundry by color, fabric, and type for washing.
• Transfer laundered items to dryers in sanitized containers.
• Fold and stack items; iron when required.
• Mend items and distribute to patients' closets.
• Maintain cleanliness of laundry areas and equipment; follow safety rules.

Skills

English language proficiency

Team leadership ability

Job description

What we offer you:Competitive payComprehensive health plan options, dental plan options, and vision coverageAdditional supplemental benefits (life insurance, disability, accident, etc.)401K with company matchGenerous paid time off (Vacation/Sick/Holiday) for full-time positionsCareer growth and advancement opportunitiesA company culture that is committed to compassionate careComplementary uniforms and many more perksPlease visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location.Job Summary:The overall purpose of the Laundry Aide position is to aid in the delivery of laundry services. This position may wash, dry, fold, iron, mend and distribute or deliver linen or patients' clothing.Qualifications:Experience in a long-term care or healthcare laundry department is preferred.Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.Essential Functions:Assures effective laundering by loading machine to proper weight/level, setting proper cycle, and hooking-up or dispensing proper detergents, chemicals, etc.Sorts laundry by color, fabric, type, etc., and prepares for washing by pre-soaking as appropriate.Transfers laundered items, in sanitized container, to dryers.Folds and stacks dried items in proper order.Irons those items that require it.Mends items that require it.Uses proper equipment, distributes personal laundry to patients' closets.Cleans and disinfects floors, appliances, folding tables, delivery carts and other laundry areas.Ensures that sanitation and quality standards are met.Ensures proper storage of supplies.Identifies and corrects safety hazards.Cleans vents inside dryer after each load and outside of building daily or as needed.Ensures that proper equipment is available and in good repair.Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Networks Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employees responsibility to enforce it.Attends weekly in-services, understands, and complies with Patient Care Management Systems.Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.Performs other essential functions as assigned.We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.