Laundry Aide

Laundry Aide

Join our
Bellevue Post-Acute
dedicated team in providing high-quality, compassionate care to residents in our skilled nursing facility! Our team is built on
compassion, respect, and excellence
. Recognized for delivering skilled nursing and rehabilitative care in a modern and supportive environment, we are proud to be part of a safe, welcoming community with easy access to Seattle, making Bellevue a great place to live, work, and grow. We believe“Great Care Starts with Great People”and that“Together, We Thrive.”

Website:
Address:th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98007

The
Laundry Aide
is responsible for collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing resident clothing, linens, towels, and other facility laundry. This position ensures laundry is processed efficiently and maintained in a
clean and sanitary manner
while following facility procedures,
infection control standards
, and
safety requirements
.

Reporting:This position reports directly to the
Housekeeping Supervisor
.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect
  soiled resident clothing, linens, towels, blankets, and other laundry from designated areas

• Sort laundry
  according to color, fabric type, level of soiling, and facility procedures

• Operate washers, dryers, and other laundry equipment
  safely and according to established procedures

• Measure and use
  detergents, disinfectants, and other laundry products
  according to instructions

• Wash, dry, fold, and organize
  resident clothing and facility linens

• Inspect clothing and linens for stains, damage, or items requiring special handling

• Handle resident clothing and personal belongings
  carefully and respectfully

• Return clean resident clothing and linens to the appropriate resident rooms or designated areas

• Maintain an adequate supply of
  clean linens, towels, blankets, and other laundry items

• Keep the
  laundry room, equipment, work areas, and storage areas clean, organized, and free from hazards

• Follow
  infection control policies and procedures
  when handling soiled or contaminated laundry

• Use appropriate
  personal protective equipment (PPE)when required

• Properly handle and dispose of laundry-related waste according to facility procedures

• Maintain an organized supply of linens and laundry products

• Promptly report damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, lost or damaged resident belongings, or other issues to the Housekeeping Supervisor

• Treat all residents with
  dignity and respect
  when performing duties in resident care areas

• Be
  courteous, considerate, and cooperative
  when communicating with residents, families, facility personnel, and the public

• Practice
  infection control and safety procedures
  of the department and facility

• React appropriately to
  emergencies and disaster situations

• Attend
  in-service education and staff meetings
  as required

• Assist with other housekeeping duties as assigned

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and License Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred

• No professional license required

Experience

• No prior experience required

• Laundry, housekeeping, healthcare, institutional, or long-term care experience
  preferred

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of
  basic laundry, cleaning, and disinfecting principles

• Ability to safely operate
  washers, dryers, and other laundry equipment

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and complete assigned responsibilities

• Ability to
  read, speak, and understand English

• Ability to properly sort, handle, wash, dry, fold, and distribute laundry

• Ability to safely handle
  laundry chemicals and cleaning products

• Strong
  attention to detail and organization

• Dependability and punctuality

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to maintain
  confidentiality of resident and facility information

• Demonstrates
  honesty and integrity
  at all times in the care and use of resident and facility…