Linen & Laundry Aide for Elder Care

ALG Senior; Marlborough (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

ALG Senior is seeking a dedicated Laundry Aide to ensure clean linens and resident clothing are handled safely and efficiently within the community. You will coordinate with the Facilities Manager and team to maintain inventory, follow policies, and support residents’ comfort and dignity.

Responsibilities include safeguarding chemicals, assisting with daily operations, and providing courteous service to residents, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• One year related experience in a similar environment with on-the-job training preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others and local, state and federal laws.
• Must practice and promote management Policies and Procedures, Mission Statement, Core Values and Founding Principles.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Must meet all health requirements.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Cleans linens according to facility procedures.
• Takes appropriate actions to secure laundry chemicals and supplies out of reach of residents at all times.
• Cleans the personal clothing items of residents / patients and ensures the prompt and accurate return of those items.
• Seeks guidance as needed from supervisor.
• Assists with cost control by utilizing resources efficiently and in a waste free manner.
• Responsible for ensuring that all employees are providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner.
• Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (Visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents’ families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors and regulators).
• Communicate professionally and cooperate with supervisor and all community personnel.
• Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights.
• Attend training sessions as directed by supervisor.
• Follow & communicate company policies and procedures.
• The job description provides a framework for the job; other duties may be assigned as necessary.
• Scheduled hours; possible overtime.
• Works in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with resident, personnel, and visitors under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.).
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., through the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Medium work: ability to exert 10-35 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Job description

ALG Senior is seeking a dedicated Laundry Aide to ensure clean linens and resident clothing are handled safely and efficiently within the community. You will coordinate with the Facilities Manager and team to maintain inventory, follow policies, and support residents’ comfort and dignity.

Responsibilities include safeguarding chemicals, assisting with daily operations, and providing courteous service to residents, families, and staff.