Laundry Aide - FT & PT

Mansfield Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation; Mansfield (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Mansfield Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Storrs, CT is seeking a Laundry Aide to support our residents by keeping linens and clothing clean, sanitized, and properly stored. This entry-level role emphasizes comfort, cleanliness, and well-being for residents.

The position offers a 32-hour full-time schedule Friday through Monday, with an option for 16 hours part-time, and opportunities to grow in long-term care within a supportive team. Infection control practices and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate attitude and dedication to providing quality care to residents.

Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute linens, clothing, and other items according to established procedures and schedules.
• Operate laundry equipment safely and efficiently, including washers, dryers, and folding machines.
• Inspect items for stains, tears, or damage, and report any issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain inventory of laundry supplies and request replenishment as needed.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents and staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Follow instructions

Independent work

Communication skills

Compassionate attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Mansfield Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 100 Warren Circle, Storrs, Connecticut, 06268

FULL-TIME SCHEDULE: Friday,Saturday,Sunday,Monday - 32-hours

PART-TIME SCHEDULE: 16-hours

What You'll Do:

As a Laundry Aide, your primary responsibility will be to oversee the laundry operations, ensuring that linens, clothing, and other items are cleaned, sanitized, and properly stored. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring the comfort, cleanliness, and well‑being of our residents. This entry‑level position also offers a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn more about long‑term care and its many career opportunities.

Key Responsibilities of a Laundry Aide:

• Sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute linens, clothing, and other items according to established procedures and schedules
• Operate laundry equipment safely and efficiently, including washers, dryers, and folding machines
• Inspect items for stains, tears, or damage, and report any issues to the appropriate personnel
• Maintain inventory of laundry supplies and request replenishment as needed
• Adhere to infection control protocols and ensure compliance with all safety regulations
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents and staff.

If you are passionate about playing a vital role in ensuring the comfort, cleanliness, and well‑being of our residents, in an environment where your expertise will be values and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Laundry Aide.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Mansfield family will enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• Improved health insurance and retirement benefits
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Support for professional growth and development
• A collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Lundry Aide:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred, but not required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate attitude and dedication to providing quality care to residents

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family‑run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short‑term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post‑hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life‑changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.