What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry Aide position at Bay Bluffs - Emmet County Medical Care Facility?
The Laundry Aide is responsible for sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing linens, clothing, and other washable items in accordance with facility policies and infection control standards. This position helps ensure an adequate supply of clean linens and garments while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient laundry operation.
Bay Bluffs –ECMCF offers an attractive benefits package including:
- Competitive wages
- Affordable health insurance including prescription coverage, vision, and dental(Payment in lieu if already insured elsewhere)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Generous PTO: accruing 120 hours in your first year of employment
- Shift Differential between the hours of 7pm and 7am
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Employer funded retirement plan(401A) after 1st year of employment
- 457 retirement plan available upon hire
- Education Assistance Plan(after your first year of employment)
- Flexible scheduling, rotating weekends, and holidays
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Collect, sort, and process soiled linens, resident clothing, and other laundry items.
- Operate commercial laundry equipment, including washers, dryers, and folding machines, safely and efficiently.
- Inspect laundered items for cleanliness, damage, and needed repairs.
- Fold, organize, label, and distribute clean linens and clothing to designated areas.
- Maintain laundry records and inventory as required.
- Follow established infection prevention, safety, and sanitation procedures.
- Properly handle and store laundry chemicals and supplies.
- Keep laundry areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
- Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance needs, or safety concerns to the supervisor.
- Assist with stocking linen closets and maintaining adequate inventory levels.
- Provide courteous and professional service to residents, families, staff, and visitors.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous laundry, housekeeping, or healthcare experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to operate laundry equipment and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Basic organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to pass a background check
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull laundry carts and loads weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in a warm environment and around laundry chemicals and equipment.
- Sufficient vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to safely perform job duties.
Working Conditions
- Work is performed primarily in a laundry facility or healthcare environment.
- Exposure to heat, moisture, cleaning chemicals, and soiled linens.
- Require every other weekend & holiday, and occasional overtime hours.
Key Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Reliability and dependability
- Organization and efficiency
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and infection control standards
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.