Part-Time Laundry Aide — Day Shift with Weekend Rotation

Lancaster SNF; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Elderwood at Lancaster is hiring a part-time Laundry Aide to support resident care by handling linens and clothing, collecting, laundering, folding and returning items to designated areas. The role requires reliable attendance for a 10am–6pm shift, with every other weekend work.

You will follow iCARE values, ensure infection control, and maintain clean laundry areas. Minimum age 18 with HS diploma preferred, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and maintain residents' privacy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 yrs. age required, HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Position-related experience preferred but not required.
• An interest in the laundry operation necessary.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions required.
• Respect for residents' privacy and rights; respectful and dignified treatment of residents required.

Responsibilities

• Sorts soiled linen or clothes into appropriate categories according to type, soiling, fabric and color.
• Labels residents clothing and retains records of personal possesions of each resident.
• Assists in locating missing articles of clothing.
• Loads washing machines, selects wash cycle, adds soaps, detergents, and bleaches.
• Transfers washed linen or clothes into dryers and start machine.
• Sorts dry linen, and folds and prepares for delivery to designated areas within the facility.
• Prepares for delivery, and distributes personal garments of residents.
• Removes lint and dust from machines, and keeps laundry area clean on a daily basis.
• Practices good infection control measures in the processing of laundry items and in personal habits.
• Handles responsibility for keeping compounds and hazardous substances properly stored.
• Assists with studies of new products or laundry methods when necessary.
• Arrives to work on time, and works as scheduled; responsible for own transportation.
• Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy when performing job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

Skills

Follow instructions

Infection control

Privacy awareness

Dependability

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Age 18+

Job description

Elderwood at Lancaster is hiring a part-time Laundry Aide to support resident care by handling linens and clothing, collecting, laundering, folding and returning items to designated areas. The role requires reliable attendance for a 10am–6pm shift, with every other weekend work.

You will follow iCARE values, ensure infection control, and maintain clean laundry areas. Minimum age 18 with HS diploma preferred, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and maintain residents' privacy.