Laundry Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Laundry Aide in Nashville, TN to handle day-to-day laundry tasks and support patient care. The role emphasizes patient-friendly service and adherence to healthcare standards, with focus on safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities include sorting, ironing, folding, and distributing laundry while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Strong English communication skills are required, and high school completion is preferred.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Customer service

English proficiency

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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