Housekeeper​/Laundry Aide

Location:

Independence, Missouri

Position Type:
Part-Time

Pay: 16.50 per Hr.

Department:
Housekeeping / Laundry

Reports To:

Facilities Director.

Join Our Team at Jackson Creek Memory Care! Jackson Creek Memory Care is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and dedicated Part-Time Laundry / Housekeeper to join our team. We are proud to provide a supportive environment where team members make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day. Our ideal candidate takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for residents, families, visitors, and team members.

This position plays an important role in supporting resident comfort, dignity, and overall well‑being.

The Laundry / Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, and designated facility spaces while ensuring resident clothing, linens, towels, and other washable items are properly collected, laundered, dried, folded, and returned. The successful candidate will follow established housekeeping, laundry, infection prevention, and safety procedures while treating residents and their personal belongings with dignity and respect.

• Clean and maintain resident rooms, bathrooms, hallways, common areas, and designated public spaces.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors as appropriate.
• Dust and wipe down furniture, windowsills, mirrors, walls, light fixtures, handrails, and other designated surfaces.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces regularly according to facility procedures.
• Empty waste containers and replace liners as needed.
• Replenish paper products, soap, and other housekeeping supplies.
• Use cleaning products and equipment safely and according to manufacturer instructions.
• Place appropriate warning signs in areas where floors are wet or cleaning is in progress.
• Maintain organized housekeeping carts, storage areas, and supply closets.
• Report maintenance concerns, damaged equipment, spills, and safety hazards promptly.
• Notify the supervisor when cleaning supplies are running low.
• Respond to housekeeping needs in a timely and professional manner.

• Collect soiled resident clothing, towels, washcloths, bed linens, and other designated laundry items.
• Keep resident clothing separate and properly identified throughout the laundry process.
• Handle soiled laundry carefully and follow infection prevention procedures.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
• Sort laundry according to color, fabric type, care instructions, and level of soiling.
• Separate contaminated laundry according to facility policy.
• Operate washers and dryers safely using the appropriate cycles, detergents, and settings.
• Transfer laundry promptly between machines and clean lint traps according to equipment instructions.
• Fold and organize clean clothing, towels, washcloths, and linens neatly.
• Ensure laundry is completely dry and free of visible soil before returning it.
• Deliver clean resident clothing and personal items to the correct resident’s room or designated storage area.
• Respect resident privacy and take care to prevent lost, mixed-up, or damaged belongings.
• Report missing, unidentified, or damaged clothing to the appropriate supervisor.
• Keep the laundry room clean, sanitary, organized, and free of unnecessary clutter.
• Store laundry chemicals and supplies safely.
• Report equipment malfunctions and other safety concerns promptly.

• Follow all facility policies, procedures, safety requirements, and infection prevention practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assigned duties when required.
• Communicate…