Now Hiring : Laundry Aides and Housekeeping Aide
Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is seeking a skilled and compassionate Laundry Aide or Housekeeping Aide to join our team. You'll play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents and their families.
Location : Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!
Pay Range : $16.12 $18.12 / hour Earn more with experience! Status : Part Time or Per Diem NEW! Gas Allowance Benefit for eligible employees
Why Join Elderwood?
- Gas Allowance Stipend (eligibility applies)
- Newly renovated building
- Increased Tuition Assistance Program for Clinical Tracks
- Shift Differentials for evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Full benefits package
- Supportive, resident-centered team environment
Housekeeping Aide Position Overview :
Housekeeping Aides help ensure the health and well-being of our residents by maintaining cleanliness in all facility areas including resident rooms, common areas, offices and managing the laundering and care of facility linens, resident clothing.
Apply Today Become an essential part of our team and help create a safe, clean, and comfortable home for residents at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid!
Housekeeping Aide Responsibilities :
Maintain cleanliness of general areas and assigned resident roomsAssist with moving personal belongings and cleaning / disinfecting rooms after resident discharge or transferFollow safety protocols, including fire safety and infection control proceduresProperly store cleaning compounds and hazardous substances for resident and staff safetyCollect and dispose of trash and refuse to prevent disease transmission and avoid nuisances or hazardsLaundry Aide Responsibilities :
Demonstrate Elderwood's iCARE Values consistentlySort soiled linens and clothes according to type, fabric, color, and soiling levelLabel residents' clothing and maintain records of personal possessionsAssist in locating missing articles of clothingOperate washing machines and dryers, selecting appropriate cycles and adding detergents and bleachesFold and prepare laundered linens and clothing for deliveryDistribute clean personal garments and linens to residents' rooms and departmentsMaintain cleanliness of laundry machines and work areasPractice proper infection control procedures in laundry handling and personal hygieneProperly store cleaning compounds and hazardous substancesAssist with evaluating new laundry products or methods when necessaryMaintain punctuality and regular attendance; responsible for own transportationObserve and maintain confidentiality of resident information and privacyPerform other duties as assigned by supervisors or managementHousekeeping Aide Minimum Qualifications :
Minimum 16 years of ageHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredExperience in custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, and / or laundry preferredNote : Individuals under 18 years old are restricted from using dangerous equipment such as compactorsLaundry Aide Qualifications :
Minimum 18 years of age requiredHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredPrevious laundry or related experience preferred but not requiredInterest in laundry operations and attention to detail requiredAbility to follow written and verbal instructionsRespectful and dignified treatment of residents; strong regard for privacy and rightsThese positions requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and / or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and / or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State / Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.