Resident-Centric Laundry Aide

Aperion Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperion Care is seeking a Laundry Aide to perform daily laundry department functions, ensuring high-quality service and sanitary conditions for residents. The role involves sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing laundry, cleaning the laundry area, and maintaining infection control standards under supervision of the Laundry Supervisor and facility management.

Responsibilities include coordinating with nursing staff, following safety protocols, and turning in supplies and reports as

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have at least an 8th grade education.
• Must demonstrate ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must demonstrate tact when dealing with staff, residents, family members, visitors, and others.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and ensure sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of duties.

Responsibilities

• Support the facility’s philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives.
• Sort soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc. and place in appropriate containers or areas.
• Sort and separate items requiring stain removal or treatment.
• Wash and dry soiled laundry according to procedures.
• Fold, count, stack, and distribute clean laundry to residents daily.
• Clean laundry room floors and walls, floors, and surfaces.
• Remove dirt, dust, lint, grease, and other residues from equipment and floors.
• Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing staff as needed.
• Follow established safety precautions and report hazards or malfunctions.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and honor rights.

Skills

Independent decision making

Tactful communication

Care and sanitation

Education

8th grade education

Job description

Aperion Care is seeking a Laundry Aide to perform daily laundry department functions, ensuring high-quality service and sanitary conditions for residents. The role involves sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing laundry, cleaning the laundry area, and maintaining infection control standards under supervision of the Laundry Supervisor and facility management.

Responsibilities include coordinating with nursing staff, following safety protocols, and turning in supplies and reports as