POSITION SUMMARY

The Laundry Aide helps create a joyful and vibrant community by laundering residents’ clothing and linens. This position also ensures the laundry rooms are maintained clean, safe and sanitary.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supports dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for residents.
• Performs the day-to-day laundry duties as assigned.
• Sorts items and treats stains
• Sorts and folds clean, dried items
• Monitors inventory of laundry supplies and communicates needs to supervisor.
• Practices high standards of cleanliness.
• Ensures that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner.
• Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
• Follows established Infection Control practices when performing laundry procedures.
• Operates and maintains all laundry equipment (i.e., commercial washer/dryer, Steamer, etc.).
• Works safely and recognizes potentially dangerous situations.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Current First Aid and CPR.
• Pass a Criminal Background and fingerprint check.
• Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.
• Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations.
• Ability to work independently (with minimum supervision)
• Maintains current food handler’s card.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation Program 
• • Shift differential for night shift employees
• Health Care
• • Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • Savings and Spending accounts to set money aside tax-free for health care and dependent care expenses. HSA account includes employer contribution
• Extra Benefits
• • Paid time off
  • Six paid holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with annual employer discretionary contribution.
  • Cascadia Assistance Fund to provide financial help with hardships or continuing education
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Bereavement Leave