Laundry Aide at Cantex, Frisco, TX

Clean linens and properly maintained patient clothing are essential to hygiene, infection control, and dignity in any healthcare setting. The Laundry Aide (24691) position at Cantex in Frisco, TX
, offers a hands-on role where your daily work directly supports patient comfort and well-being. As a full-time team member, you will play a vital behind-the-scenes part in keeping the facility running safely and smoothly.

Your core mission is to ensure that every piece of linen and each patient garment is washed, dried, folded, and delivered to the highest sanitation standard. This goes well beyond simply running machines. Your daily responsibilities include:

• Washing: Sort laundry by color, fabric, and type; pre-soak as needed; load machines to proper weight; set correct cycles; and dispense appropriate detergents and chemicals.
• Drying and finishing: Transfer laundered items in sanitized containers to dryers, then fold, stack, iron, or mend as required.
• Distribution: Use proper equipment to deliver personal laundry to patients' closets.
• Workspace upkeep: Clean and disinfect floors, appliances, folding tables, delivery carts, and dryer vents- inside after every load and outside the building daily or as needed.
• Safety and compliance: Identify and correct hazards, ensure proper supply storage, verify equipment is in good repair, and maintain sanitation and quality standards.
• Team responsibilities: Serve as a team leader or role model, attend weekly in-services, comply with Patient Care Management Systems, enforce Abuse Prevention policies, and assure patient and resident safety.

• Preferred background: Experience in a long-term care or healthcare laundry department is preferred, though willingness to learn is equally important.
• Communication: Ability to read, write, and speak English to follow safety protocols and labeling instructions accurately.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion sit at the heart of Cantex's culture-every contribution is respected and valued. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Cantex backs its team with a robust benefits package:

• 401(k) plan with company match
• CEU reimbursement
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical and dental coverage
• Supplemental insurance plans
• Highly competitive compensation package

• Highlight infection-control knowledge: Understanding blood borne pathogen protocols, EPA-registered disinfectants, and standard precautions sets you apart. Mention any OSHA or sanitation training on your resume.
• Showcase equipment familiarity: If you have operated commercial tunnel washers, extractor presses, or flatwork ironers, name the specific machines and load capacities you have handled.
• Emphasize physical readiness: This role demands standing for long shifts, lifting heavy wet bundles, and working in a warm, humid environment. Note your stamina and any similar physical work experience.
• Demonstrate attention to detail: Sorting by fabric type and following chemical dispensing charts leaves little room for error. Share examples where precision prevented mistakes or improved efficiency.
• Reference relevant platforms: Beyond Linked In, healthcare laundry roles frequently appear on Indeed, Zip Recruiter, and facility-specific career portals like  Setting alerts on these sites can help you catch similar openings quickly.

This is more than a laundry job-it is a chance to contribute meaningfully to patient care every single day. If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to join a team that values your work, . Your efforts will help keep Cantex's facility safe, sanitary, and welcoming for everyone who walks through its doors.