Patient Laundry Attendant — Compassion & Cleanliness

Life Care Centers of America; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Sparta, TN is seeking a Laundry Aide to perform daily laundry tasks for patients in a hospital-like post-acute setting. You will collect, sort, iron, fold, and distribute laundry while maintaining safety, sanitation, and patient dignity.

The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, confidentiality, and adherence to Life Care policies. A high school diploma is preferred and prior health care experience is welcome.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Prior health care experience preferred.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Knowledgeable of 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 attendance.
• Concentrate 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.

Skills

Independent decision‑making

Regulatory knowledge

Policy interpretation

Patient rights knowledge

Confidentiality

Code of Conduct training

Education

High school diploma

Health care experience

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in Sparta, TN is seeking a Laundry Aide to perform daily laundry tasks for patients in a hospital-like post-acute setting. You will collect, sort, iron, fold, and distribute laundry while maintaining safety, sanitation, and patient dignity.

The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, confidentiality, and adherence to Life Care policies. A high school diploma is preferred and prior health care experience is welcome.