Laundry Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Laundry Aide for part-time evening shifts (5-10 p.m.) to perform daily laundry services for patients in accordance with all applicable laws and Life Care standards.

Responsibilities include sorting, ironing, folding, distribution, and maintaining safety and sanitation. High school graduate or equivalent preferred; healthcare experience preferred. Candidates must read, write, and understand English.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Prior health care experience preferred.
• Make independent decisions when warranted.
• Understand laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information.
• Adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete training.
• Read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day laundry tasks including sorting, ironing, folding, and distributing.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients.
• Assist in evacuation of patients when needed.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Customer service

Team communication

Safety and sanitation

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Prior health care experience

Job description

Employment Status: Part-Time Shift: 5-10 p.m.

Position Summary

The Laundry Aide performs day to day laundry services ensuring patients’ laundry needs are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Prior health care experience preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Perform day to day laundry functions including: collecting, sorting, ironing, folding, stacking, hanging, and distributing
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language