Weekend Laundry Aide

Extended Care LLC; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Annual raise

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement program

PTO and paid holidays

Voluntary life and disability

Daily Pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

Extended Care LLC is seeking a dependable Laundry Aide to join our caring team at an affiliated facility in Des Plaines, IL. You will wash, dry, fold, and distribute laundry, ensuring residents have clean linens and properly laundered items while upholding high cleanliness and safety standards.

The role supports resident-centered care with union status, competitive benefits, and opportunities for annual raises. Full-time positions include health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to provide laundry and housekeeping services in a resident-centered environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently while following facility procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect, wash, dry, fold, and distribute laundry throughout the facility.
• Ensure residents have clean linens and properly laundered personal belongings.
• Maintain appropriate laundry supplies and help ensure units remain stocked with clean linens.
• Follow facility infection-control procedures and sanitation standards.
• Comply with applicable OSHA requirements, risk-management policies, and facility safety procedures.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow applicable chemical-handling and safety guidelines.
• Follow precautions when handling potentially infectious materials or hazardous substances.
• Work collaboratively with the housekeeping and laundry team.
• Follow all facility policies and procedures to promote resident safety and comfort.

Skills

Laundry operations

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Safety procedures

Attention to cleanliness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Laundry Aide – Union Position

Union Position | $0.50 Annual Raises | Comprehensive Benefits

Join Our Caring Team!

Experience the difference at an Extended Care affiliated facility, where compassionate care and resident well-being are our top priorities. Our dedicated team works together to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for every resident.

We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Laundry Aide to join our team. In this role, you will help ensure residents have clean linens and properly laundered personal items while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.

What We Offer

Our full-time team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Union position

• $0.50 annual raises

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement program

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

• Voluntary life and disability insurance

• Daily Pay – access your earned wages on your schedule

• Employee discounts on electronics, appliances, clothing, groceries, hotels, movie tickets, rental cars, fitness memberships, theme parks, and more

Laundry Aide Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Ability to provide laundry and housekeeping services in a resident-centered environment.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to work independently while following facility procedures.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.

• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.

Laundry Aide Responsibilities

• Collect, wash, dry, fold, and distribute laundry throughout the facility.

• Ensure residents have clean linens and properly laundered personal belongings.

• Maintain appropriate laundry supplies and help ensure units remain stocked with clean linens.

• Follow facility infection-control procedures and sanitation standards.

• Comply with applicable OSHA requirements, risk-management policies, and facility safety procedures.

• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow applicable chemical-handling and safety guidelines.

• Follow precautions when handling potentially infectious materials or hazardous substances.

• Work collaboratively with the housekeeping and laundry team.

• Follow all facility policies and procedures to promote resident safety and comfort.

A Workplace That Cares About You!

We believe in creating a supportive, respectful, and inclusive workplace where team members feel valued and appreciated. Our commitment to compassionate care extends to our employees as well as our residents.

Extended Care is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, gender, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.