PRN LAUNDRY

Lakeshore Village Nursing and Rehabilitation; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Village Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a laundry aide to perform general laundry and housekeeping duties in a nursing home setting. You will ensure a steady supply of clean linen for residents and maintain sanitary practices to keep residents comfortable and safe.

The role requires reading basic directions, basic math, and problem-solving abilities. Prior experience is preferred, but not required for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand directions related to laundry/housekeeping procedures.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clean linen for residents.
• Maintain linen in good repair and remove from service any linen with holes or stains.
• Collect laundry from residents daily or as needed.
• Label new resident’s clothing items as needed.
• Sort, wash, dry and fold clothing and linens.
• Deliver clean laundry items to resident rooms.
• Follow sanitary processes and procedures related to laundry duties.
• Maintain inventory of laundry supplies.
• Use all laundry equipment and supplies in a safe manner.
• Report laundry equipment issues to the Administrator.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Industrial washers and dryers

Job description

$11General PurposePerforms a variety of general laundry and housekeeping/cleaning duties to provide quality laundry service and to maintain the nursing home in a sanitary manner, and free from offensive orders.Essential DutiesMake available a quantity of clean linen for proper care and comfort of all residents.Maintain all linen in good repair and remove from service any linen with holes and/or stains.Collect laundry from residents daily or as needed.Label new resident’s clothing items as neededSorting, treat, wash, dry and fold clothing and linensDeliver clean laundry items to resident roomsFollows all sanitary processes and procedures related to laundry duties Maintain inventory of laundry suppliesUse all laundry equipment and supplies in a safe manner.Report laundry equipment issues to the AdministratorSupervisory RequirementsThis position has no supervisory responsibilitiesQualificationEducation and/or ExperienceGED or High School Diploma1 year of experience preferredLanguage SkillsAbility to read and understand directions related to laundry/housekeeping proceduresMathematical SkillsBasic math skillsReasoning AbilityAbility to problem solve and seek assistance when needed.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsNo certifications requiredPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk and talk, read or hear. Frequent use of industrial washers and dryers and related laundry/housekeeping equipment.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderateAdditional InformationNote: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.