Laundry Aide - FT (2p to 11p)

(Mesa Hills Post Acute) RGV Community Healthcare, LLC.; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a General Laundry Aide to support a nursing home by providing quality laundry services and maintaining a sanitary environment. You will sort, wash, dry and fold linens, deliver items to resident rooms, and follow all safety and sanitation procedures.

GED or high school diploma required with 1 year of experience preferred; physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds is needed. We offer an equal opportunity workplace committed to dignity and respect for residents and staff, with

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma.
• 1 year of laundry/housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clean linen for residents and ensure proper care.
• Maintain linen in good repair and remove unusable items.
• Collect laundry from residents daily or as needed.
• Label residents' clothing when required.
• Sort, treat, wash, dry and fold clothing and linens.
• Deliver clean laundry to resident rooms and maintain sanitation procedures.
• Maintain inventory of laundry supplies and operate equipment safely.
• Report equipment issues to the Administrator.

Skills

Reading directions

Basic math skills

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

General Purpose

Performs a variety of general laundry and housekeeping/cleaning duties to provide quality laundry service and to maintain the nursing home in a sanitary manner, and free from offensive orders.

Essential Duties

• Make available a quantity of clean linen for proper care and comfort of all residents.
• Maintain all linen in good repair and remove from service any linen with holes and/or stains.
• Collect laundry from residents daily or as needed.
• Label new resident’s clothing items as needed.
• Sorting, treat, wash, dry and fold clothing and linens.
• Deliver clean laundry items to resident rooms.
• Follows all sanitary processes and procedures related to laundry duties.
• Maintain inventory of laundry supplies.
• Use all laundry equipment and supplies in a safe manner.
• Report laundry equipment issues to the Administrator.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification Education and/or Experience

GED or High School Diploma. 1 year of experience preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and understand directions related to laundry/housekeeping procedures.

Mathematical Skills

Basic math skills.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to problem solve and seek assistance when needed.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

No certifications required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk and talk, read or hear. Frequent use of industrial washers and dryers and related laundry/housekeeping equipment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.