Laundry Aide

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

Benefits offered by this job

Gas allowance

Shift differentials

Comprehensive benefits

Employee referral bonus

Growth opportunities

Newly renovated facility

Job summary

Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY is seeking a reliable Laundry Aide to support residents by keeping facility linens and clothing clean and organized. This part-time role emphasizes teamwork and attention to detail in a warm, resident-centered environment.

Responsibilities include operating laundry machines, sorting items, labeling clothing, and ensuring infection control practices are followed. The position offers benefits and a path for growth within a newly renovated Lake Placid setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old; HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Position-related experience preferred but not required.
• Interest in the laundry operation is necessary.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; respect for residents’ privacy.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English at an intermediate or higher level.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates Elderwood iCARE values.
• Sorts soiled linen or clothes by type, soil, fabric, and color.
• Labels residents' clothing and keeps records of personal possessions.
• Assists in locating missing articles of clothing.
• Loads washing machines, selects wash cycle, adds soaps and detergents.
• Transfers washed linen into dryers and starts machines.
• Sorts and folds linen for delivery to designated areas.
• Prepares and distributes personal garments of residents.
• Keeps laundry area clean and practices infection control measures.
• Stores compounds and hazardous substances properly.
• Assists with studies of new products or laundry methods.
• Arrives on time and manages transportation.
• Observes confidentiality of resident information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow instructions

Privacy respect

English language

Reading/Writing

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Laundry Aide

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 experience

Status: Part-Time Opportunities Available

NEW! 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

• 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.

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.