Laundry Aide- Riverview Care Center →

Optalis Healthcare; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Columbus, OH seeks a dedicated Laundry Assistant to maintain a clean, safe, and homelike environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

You will clean resident rooms and common areas, operate washers and dryers safely, and handle waste per facility procedures while supporting infection control and survey readiness.

The role requires standing, lifting up to 40 lbs, and a strong emphasis on resident dignity, privacy, and teamwork within a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Functional literacy and ability to follow instructions.
• Prior laundry experience in healthcare or hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas daily per facility standards.
• Perform terminal cleaning of resident rooms as needed.
• Clean windows, walls, ceilings, floors, and furniture according to schedules.
• Handle and dispose of waste, including biohazardous waste, per facility procedures.
• Assist with emergency cleaning tasks and survey preparation.
• Knowledge of infection control and Laundry standards.
• Ability to safely operate washers, dryers, cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Respect for resident dignity and privacy.

Job description

The Laundry Assistant provides cleaning services to maintain a safe, sanitary, comfortable, and homelike environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This role supports infection control, survey readiness, and quality of life for residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas daily per facility standards.
• Perform terminal cleaning of resident rooms as needed.
• Clean windows, walls, ceilings, floors, and furniture according to schedules.
• Handle and dispose of waste, including biohazardous waste, per facility procedures.
• Assist with emergency cleaning tasks and survey preparation.
• Knowledge of infection control and Laundry standards.
• Ability to safely operate washers, dryers, cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Respect for resident dignity and privacy.

Required:

• Functional literacy and ability to follow instructions.

Preferred:

• Prior laundry experience in healthcare or hospitality.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Standing/walking for most of shift; frequent bending and lifting (5--40 lbs).
• Ability to push laundry carts (up to 300 lbs with assistance).
• Exposure to odors, chemicals, and wet/humid conditions.

Personal Attributes:

• Integrity
• Respect for residents

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