Laundry Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Laundry Aide to ensure patients' laundry needs are met with professionalism and care. The ideal candidate will perform laundry functions, maintain confidentiality, and provide excellent customer service while adhering to company standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Prior health care experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable of laws and regulations governing post acute care.

Responsibilities

• Perform day to day laundry functions including collecting, sorting, ironing, and folding.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.

Skills

Customer Service

Reasoning Skills

Professionalism

Education

High School Graduate

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’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer

About the company

Our residents and patients matter most at Life Care Centers of America. Whether you’re looking for short-term rehab as you recover from surgery or you’re needing some extended medical care, our skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers are here for you.