Resident-Care Laundry Aide

Evercare of Swansea; Swansea (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations

Paid sick time

Health, dental, vision, 401K

Company paid life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Evercare of Swansea is seeking a Laundry Aide to perform day-to-day laundry operations in accordance with facility policies and health standards. This role helps ensure residents receive high-quality, sanitary laundry services under the supervision of the Housekeeping Manager.

Responsibilities include sorting, operating washers/dryers, folding and distributing linens, cleaning laundry areas, and following infection control protocols. Training and meetings may be required as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Sort soiled laundry, linens, and garments appropriately.
• Operate washers and dryers according to procedures.
• Fold, count, hang, stack, and distribute clean laundry and linens to resident rooms and designated areas daily or as instructed.
• Clean laundry rooms, including sweeping and mopping floors, wiping walls and ceilings, and disinfecting equipment and surfaces.
• Remove dust, dirt, lint, grease, or residue from laundry equipment and floor surfaces using appropriate cleaning solutions.
• Safely discard waste and trash, and reline containers with new liners per sanitation procedures.
• Ensure work areas remain free from hazards such as spills, excess carts, or supplies.
• Store equipment, tools, and supplies properly during breaks and at the end of shifts.
• Coordinate laundry services with nursing staff for resident areas as needed.
• Follow infection control protocols and use protective equipment when handling contaminated laundry or bodily fluids.
• Ensure laundry equipment is cleaned and ready for the next shift.
• Promptly report equipment malfunctions, hazards, supply needs, or incidents to the supervisor.
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident information and protect their personal belongings.
• Attend department meetings, in-services, and job training as scheduled or instructed.
• Follow facility fire, disaster, and evacuation procedures.
• Complete and submit time-off requests, supply sheets, and medical forms in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Manager, or Administrator.

Skills

Follow instructions

Job description

Evercare of Swansea is seeking a Laundry Aide to perform day-to-day laundry operations in accordance with facility policies and health standards. This role helps ensure residents receive high-quality, sanitary laundry services under the supervision of the Housekeeping Manager.

Responsibilities include sorting, operating washers/dryers, folding and distributing linens, cleaning laundry areas, and following infection control protocols. Training and meetings may be required as scheduled.