Laundry Aide – Daily Pay Available!

Evercare; Swansea (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations

Paid Sick Time

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Evercare is seeking a Laundry Aide to manage day-to-day laundry operations in accordance with facility policies to ensure sanitary services for residents. The role reports to the Housekeeping Manager and collaborates with nursing staff to coordinate laundry across resident areas.

Responsibilities include operating washers/dryers, sorting and distributing clean laundry, upkeeping laundry rooms, following infection control protocols, and reporting equipment issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Sort soiled laundry, linens, and garments appropriately.
• Operate washers and dryers according to procedures.
• Fold, count, hang, and distribute clean laundry daily.
• Clean laundry rooms, floors, walls, and surfaces.
• Discard waste and reline containers per sanitation procedures.
• Ensure work areas are free from hazards.
• Store equipment and supplies properly.
• Coordinate laundry services with nursing staff as needed.
• Follow infection control protocols and use protective equipment.
• Ensure laundry equipment is cleaned and ready for the next shift.
• Report equipment malfunctions or hazards to supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Attend department meetings and training.
• Follow fire, disaster, and evacuation procedures.
• Submit time-off requests and supply sheets promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Housekeeping Manager or Administrator.]

Skills

Follow instructions

Job description

SUMMARY:
The Laundry Aide is responsible for performing day-to-day laundry operations in accordance with established facility policies and procedures, as well as applicable federal, state, and local standards. This position helps ensure that the facility provides high-quality, sanitary laundry services that protect the health, safety, and well-being of all residents. The Laundry Aide works under the supervision of the Housekeeping Manager. Housekeeping Manager works under the direction of the Administrator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sort soiled laundry, linens, and garments appropriately, including separating items requiring special treatment or stain removal.
• Operate washers and dryers according to procedures.
• Fold, count, hang, stack, and distribute clean laundry and linens to resident rooms and designated areas daily or as instructed.
• Clean laundry rooms, including sweeping and mopping floors, wiping walls and ceilings, and disinfecting equipment and surfaces.
• Remove dust, dirt, lint, grease, or residue from laundry equipment and floor surfaces using appropriate cleaning solutions.
• Safely discard waste and trash, and reline containers with new liners per sanitation procedures.
• Ensure work areas remain free from hazards such as spills, excess carts, or supplies.
• Store equipment, tools, and supplies properly during breaks and at the end of shifts.
• Coordinate laundry services with nursing staff for resident areas as needed.
• Follow infection control protocols and use protective equipment when handling contaminated laundry or bodily fluids.
• Ensure laundry equipment is cleaned and ready for the next shift.
• Promptly report equipment malfunctions, hazards, supply needs, or incidents to the supervisor.
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident information and protect their personal belongings.
• Attend department meetings, in-services, and job training as scheduled or instructed.
• Follow facility fire, disaster, and evacuation procedures.
• Complete and submit time-off requests, supply sheets, and medical forms in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Manager, or Administrator.

Benefits Offered:

• Paid Vacations - rolls over each year
• Paid Sick Time
• Extremely low-cost Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more
• $15,000 Company Paid Life Insurance - at no cost to you
• Paid Holidays

Qualifications:

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.