Laundry Aide

TITLE:Laundry AideREPORTS TO:Housekeeping/Laundry SupervisorMETHOD OF PAY:HourlyPURPOSE OF POSITION:The primary purpose of the position is to perform laundry duties as required in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing the facility and as may be directed by the Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESCollect and transport soiled laundry on a daily basis: Sort residents' personal clothing from linens. Sort dark colors from light colors.Operate the washing process: Spot clean to remove heavy stains. Load pre-weighed articles into washing machines. Unload clean laundry from washers into clean carts. Then load the clean laundry into appropriate dryers. Unload laundry from dryers, sort, and fold.Deliver laundry back to floors daily in a timely manner: Check the name on residents' clothing to ensure clothing is placed in the appropriate room. Ensure that all areas of the laundry are clean at all times: Hose down floors as needed. Dust floor and other areas as needed. Remove debris from drain lines as needed. Collect and dispose of all trash as needed.Monitor all laundry equipment for proper operation. Report any malfunctions to Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor.EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED. We have comprehensive benefit packages that include health, dental, vision, retirement income protection and generous PAID TIME OFF.Equal Opportunity EmployerEXPERIENCE:If no experience, you must be willing to be trained in all laundry procedures necessary to maintain the residents' personal clothing and all other laundry in a manner above and beyond a "standard" level of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety at all times.