Laundry Aide (Per diem)

Mainevets; Caribou (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tapcheck

Supportive team environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Maine Veterans’ Homes is seeking a reliable Laundry Aide to support weekend and holiday coverage, ensuring residents have clean linens and clothing. This role contributes to a supportive healthcare environment and offers opportunities for growth within the organization.

Ideal candidates have prior laundry or healthcare-related experience and basic computer skills. English communication is required to coordinate with staff and residents effectively.

Qualifications

• Previous laundry, housekeeping, or healthcare experience is a plus.
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally and in writing, in English, is required.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Wash, dry, fold, and distribute resident laundry and facility linens.
• Operate commercial laundry equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laundry area.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures.
• Assist with labeling and tracking resident clothing as needed.

Skills

Laundry experience

Healthcare experience

English communication

Basic computer skills

Job description

We are seeking a reliable Laundry Aide to assist with coverage for weekends, holidays, vacations, and staff time-off requests. This important role helps ensure our residents have clean, comfortable linens and clothing every day. If you take pride in your work and enjoy being part of a supportive healthcare environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Wash, dry, fold, and distribute resident laundry and facility linens
• Operate commercial laundry equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laundry area
• Follow infection control and safety procedures
• Assist with labeling and tracking resident clothing as needed

Why Join Us?

We believe in taking care of our team as much as we care for our residents.

• Tapcheck – access a portion of your earned wages before payday
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth within the organization

Requirements

• Previous laundry, housekeeping, or healthcare experience is a plus
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally and in writing, in English, is required.
• Basic computer skills

Maine Veterans’ Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.