Laundry Aide

Summary

The Laundry Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors. The aide will perform various cleaning tasks in resident rooms, common areas, and staff areas to ensure a healthy and pleasant environment. This role is essential in helping to prevent infections and maintaining overall facility hygiene standards.

• Health Insurance
• Dental + Vision
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement through ECPI
• 1.5 Holiday Pay
• 1.5 Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week
• Employee recognition programs
• Daily Pay

• Cleaning & Sanitizing:
  Clean and disinfect resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, hallways, and other assigned areas daily. Follow established infection control and cleaning procedures.
• Trash Removal:
  Collect and properly dispose of waste, including medical waste and hazardous materials, in accordance with safety protocols.
• Floor Care:
  Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors in all areas.
• Laundry Support:
  Collect, sort, and deliver linens and personal laundry, ensuring they are properly cleaned and distributed in a timely manner.
• Restocking Supplies:
  Replenish housekeeping supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and towels in resident rooms and bathrooms.
• Reporting Maintenance Needs:
  Identify and report any maintenance or repair needs, such as broken fixtures, faulty equipment, or unsafe conditions, to the appropriate department.
• Adhere to Safety Standards:
  Follow all health, safety, and infection control protocols, including the proper use of cleaning chemicals and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Resident Interaction:
  Engage with residents respectfully and compassionately while performing housekeeping duties in their living spaces, maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Cleaning Equipment:
  Properly use and maintain housekeeping tools and equipment, ensuring they are kept in good working condition.
• Assist with Special Cleaning Projects:
  Participate in deep-cleaning projects such as cleaning windows, washing walls, and seasonal facility-wide sanitation efforts.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous housekeeping experience in healthcare or residential settings preferred, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to follow instructions.
• Must be compassionate, respectful, and able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when interacting with residents.

• Ability to lift, move, and carry heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.), stand and walk for extended periods, and perform tasks that require manual dexterity.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and data on a computer screen and communicate effectively with employees and other stakeholders.