Laundry Aide Healthcare (Every Other Weekend)

Apple Rehab Inc; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships

PTO 4 weeks

Disability insurance

Holidays 7

Health insurance

24/7 doctor

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

401K retirement

Longevity credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab Cromwell is seeking a dedicated Laundry Aide to provide clean, well-maintained linen and personal clothing for residents. You will operate laundry equipment, manage linen supplies, and ensure a safe, orderly work area following sanitation procedures.

Ideal candidates read labels in English, work well in a team, stay calm under pressure, and are able to lift up to 40 pounds and climb stairs. Prior LTC or hospital laundry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to read labels and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward the residents and their support networks.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to take appropriate actions.
• Ability to visually assess all aspects of laundry department.
• Ability to walk, reach, bend, lift, grasp, pull, stretch, stoop and have fine hand coordination.

Responsibilities

• The Laundry Aide provides quality laundry services to all facility residents and operates laundry equipment.
• Maintains a clean, orderly work area and department; ensures adequate linen supplies and distribution to residents.
• Follows universal precautions and safety policies and reports accidents or hazards.
• Inspects linen and removes worn items for replacement.
• Sets up laundry carts or closets with supplies for distribution.

Skills

Read labels

Follow English instructions

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Safety awareness

Lift 40 lbs

Physical stamina

Climb stairs

Job description

Apple Rehab Cromwell is a 74 bed skilled nursing community located in Central Connecticut. Its suburban setting at the top of a hillside offers views of the surrounding areas. Easily accessible from Route 91 and 9. Apple Rehab of Cromwell provides the most progressive nursing and therapy services in the region.

Apple Rehabis a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office,right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Job Description:

The Laundry Aide provides quality laundry services to all facility residents. Collects and/or sorts soiled linen following proper sanitation procedures including keeping contaminated articles separate. Operates all laundry equipment, washes, dries, folds and distributes clean linen and personal clothing. Maintains a clean, orderly work area and department. Assists in maintaining adequate supply of linens for the facility and supplies needed in the department. The Laundry Aide inspects linen and removes for review by department head any worn linen which may need to be replaced. Sets up laundry carts or closets with adequate supplies for distribution to the residents.

Assists in providing a clean and safe working environment. The Laundry Aide understands and uses Universal Precautions, follows established infections control policies and procedures, hazardous communication and all other safety rules including company procedures for reporting accidents/incidents as well as hazardous conditions, and fire and disaster plans. The Laundry Aide ensures cleanliness of work areas and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read labels and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to read and understand labels and safety instructions and other department policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward the residents and their support networks.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to take appropriate actions.
• Ability to visually assess all aspects of laundry department.
• Ability to distinguish smells and temperatures and to hear and respond to pages.
• Ability to walk, reach, bend, lift, grasp, pull, stretch, stoop and have fine hand coordination.
• Ability to lift and carry laundry bags of approximately 40 pounds, stock shelves and laundry carts, push carts and climb stairs.

Preferred Qualilfications:

• Previous experience in a hospital or long term care facility preferred.

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit