Laundry Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Laundry Aide in Sheridan, WY to perform daily laundry activities and support patient comfort. You will sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute linen and clothing while upholding sanitation standards and patient privacy.

Communication with clinical staff ensures timely delivery of clean items. The role emphasizes dependable attendance, professional conduct, and adherence to Life Care’s policies in a post-acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service orientation in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work on a team and communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Basic understanding of health care standards and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform day to day laundry functions: collecting, sorting, ironing, folding, stacking, hanging, and distributing.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in patient evacuation when needed and participate in safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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'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
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendanceConcentrate 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