Laundry Assistant in Assisted Living

Prosper at Wickliffe; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosper at Wickliffe in Ohio is seeking a motivated Laundry Assistant to support our core values of making life fun, making the community a home, and delivering purpose to everyone. You will work with the Environmental Services Director to provide high-quality service to residents, families, and guests.

You will sort, wash, dry, fold, and store laundry, keep the area clean, follow infection control procedures, report equipment issues, and respect residents' rights and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Previous laundry, housekeeping or custodial experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and work with senior adults.

Responsibilities

• Team First. Works cooperatively with residents, families, guests and staff under the Environmental Services Director.
• Sorts, washes, dries, folds and stores residents' clothing, bedding and linens with care.
• Maintains a clean laundry area and properly cares for equipment.
• Follows infection control, safety and product-use procedures.
• Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions to the Environmental Services Director.
• Provides friendly service, respects Residents' Rights and confidentiality.
• Attends required staff meetings and in-service training.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Prosper at Wickliffe is searching for a motivated individual to help carry out our core values of making life fun, making the community a home, and delivering purpose to everyone.

The Laundry Assistant works with the Environmental Services Director toward the goal of providing the highest quality service to the residents, families and guests of the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Team First. Attitude is everything. Works cooperatively with residents, families, guests and staff and performs other duties as directed by the Environmental Services Director.
• Sorts, washes, dries, folds and puts away residents' clothing, bedding, linens and other laundry while handling personal belongings with care and respect.
• Maintains a clean, organized laundry area and properly cares for and stores laundry and cleaning equipment.
• Follows all infection control, Standard Precautions, safety and product-use procedures.
• Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions, maintenance needs and other concerns to the Environmental Services Director.
• Provides friendly, respectful service to residents, communicates resident concerns appropriately, and respects Residents' Rights and confidentiality.
• Follows directions, works independently, and demonstrates reliability, punctuality and consistent attendance.
• Attends required staff meetings and in-service training.

Qualifications:

• Previous laundry, housekeeping or custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position and complete manual work.
• Positive, friendly attitude with the ability to work well with senior adults and as part of a diverse team.
• Ability to follow procedures, work with minimal supervision, and adapt to changing resident needs.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.