Laundry & Environmental Aide — Clean, Caring Facility

Fairlawn Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairlawn Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia is seeking a Laundry & Environmental Services Aide to maintain a clean, sanitized, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and staff at Cascadia Healthcare Facility in Oregon. Duties include laundry, room cleaning, waste handling and equipment maintenance.

We value infection control, dependability, and the ability to work independently or in a team. A high school diploma is preferred and prior long-term care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.
• Strong communication skills with residents, family members, and staff.
• Knowledge of infection control techniques and safe cleaning practices.

Responsibilities

• Laundry duties: Sorts, washes, dries, folds, and irons linens and resident clothing. Stocks linen closets and carts for nursing units and delivers clean linens and clothing to rooms.
• Environmental cleaning: Cleans and sanitizes resident rooms, hallways, dining areas, bathrooms, and other areas of the facility to ensure a welcoming and sanitary environment.
• Waste management: Labels and removes infectious waste bags and containers in accordance with safety protocols.
• Equipment maintenance: Performs routine cleaning of laundry equipment (washing machines, dryers, etc.), including removing detergent build-up and cleaning lint traps.
• Sanitation: Follows infection control techniques and ensures cleanliness and sanitation standards are maintained at all times.
• Stocking & organization: Ensures linens are properly stocked, organized, and returned to laundry areas, maintaining an efficient flow of materials.
• Attendance & punctuality: Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts to maintain facility cleanliness and hygiene at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Infection control

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Independent worker

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fairlawn Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia is seeking a Laundry & Environmental Services Aide to maintain a clean, sanitized, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and staff at Cascadia Healthcare Facility in Oregon. Duties include laundry, room cleaning, waste handling and equipment maintenance.

We value infection control, dependability, and the ability to work independently or in a team. A high school diploma is preferred and prior long-term care experience is a plus.