Laundry Aide

Patriots Village State Veterans Home Laundry Aide - Fulltime

Pay Range $14.00 - $15.08 DOE

The laundry aide serves residents by providing clean laundry in accordance with all laws, regulations and company standards.

We are looking for individuals who embrace a reverence for life and a heart for healing. With enthusiasm and compassion, our Avalon family works with our patients and their families as well as with our communities to celebrate life every day! If you have a love for the elderly and great leadership skills, we want you!

Come join our team! We offer a rewarding career and opportunities for advancement!

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of linen services to include collection, sorting, washing and drying of linen.
• Count, sort and distribute daily clean linen.
• Wash personal clothing of residents who request this service.
• Handle linen services for other facility departments as required. Maintain the laundry room in a clean and orderly manner.
• Use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) while handling linen and chemicals.
• Must be able to work in a non-regulated temperature environment.
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior housekeeping experience in health care or hospitality setting preferred.
  
  

Specific Requirements

• Must enjoy serving seniors.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service and hospitality.
• Must demonstrate trustworthiness and dependability.
• Must work efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Must be organized with attention for detail.
• Must follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants and solutions used in the work area.
• Must avoid energy waste (i.e., unnecessary lights).
• Must have the ability to read, write, speak and understand English.