Now Hiring : Laundry Aide
Location : Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!
Pay Range : $16.12 - $18.12 / hour PLUS experience credit! Earn more with experience! Status : Full-Time Positions Available
Why Join Elderwood?
Don't just look for a job find a career where you make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. As a Laundry Aide at Elderwood, you'll be part of a team dedicated to providing clean, comfortable, and safe environments for our residents and their families.
What We Offer :
- NEW! Gas Allowance Stipend (eligibility requirements apply)
- Newly renovated building
- Increased Tuition Assistance Program for Clinical Tracks
- Shift Differentials
- Full Benefits Package
- Employee Referral Program
Laundry Aide Position Overview :
Laundry team members play a vital role in maintaining the health and well-being of our residents by managing the laundering and care of facility linens and personal clothing. This position includes collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing clean laundry to designated areas.
Laundry 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 managementLaundry 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 rightsThis position 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.