Laundry Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Johnston, RI is seeking a Full-Time Laundry Aide to support daily laundry services for patients. The role emphasizes meeting laundry needs while complying with regulations and Life Care standards.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and preferred healthcare experience. You will perform duties such as sorting, folding, distributing laundry, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team in a patient-centered

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to follow regulations and Life Care standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Skills

Customer service

Team communication

Decision making

Safety and sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cherry Hill Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: Days

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