DescriptionLaundry Aide - FT DaysSHIFT: Full Time Days, 5 days a week, including every other weekendPAY RATE: $15.60 - $17.23/hr, based on experienceJOB DESCRIPTION:The Laundry Aide ensures that ancillary department linen and residents’ personal clothing and linens are properly collected, sorted, laundered, distributed, and/or stored. Follows facility policies and performs job duties in compliance with OSHA universal precaution, infection control, and facility policies.RESPONSIBILITIES:
Handles all laundry in accordance with sanitary guidelines
Assures that an adequate supply of clean linens is maintained and distributed to all departments to meet daily needs.
Sorts all soiled laundry into appropriate categories. Uses proper formula for processing soiled linen to adequately clean/dry and protect linen.
Applies basic math to fill carts and record poundage.
Lifts and carries loads of laundry to and from cleaning equipment
Washes, dries, folds, and hangs all laundry neatly and properly and weighs linens
Identifies personal laundry with resident’s name and remarks personal clothing items, if needed
Returns clean resident laundry to appropriate rooms, closets, dressers, and supply areas. Remove all empty hangers from the closets.
Keeps washing machine supplied with chemical products at all times.
Keeps work area clean and neat at all times and performs cleaning assignments as scheduled or directed
Works in cooperation with all other facility employees to maintain a clean and sanitary environment for residents and staff. Exhibit an attitude of helpfulness, team spirit, and support to all team members.
Disposes of waste properly
Completes work in a timely manner
Dress in an appropriate uniform, be at the appointed workstation when the shift starts, and work consistently until the shift ends.
Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program when performing work functions.
Constantly maintains high-performance standards at work concerning personal behavior and interactions with staff, community, and residents under various conditions and circumstances. Reports perceived problems to supervisor. Contributes ideas to rectify identified problems and follows corrective actions as directed by the supervisor
Acts as a source of direction to visitors, staff, and external populations, i.e., delivery staff, vendors, etc.
Performs any other duties necessary as assigned by the supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 18 years of age; high school diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous housekeeping experience preferred
A high degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene is required
Ability to read and understand work assignments, as well as report verbally and provide written documentation as necessary
Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderly
Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindness
Qualities of responsibility, diplomacy, and ability to work well with fellow staff members
Physical endurance for frequent activity
BENEFITS:
Weekly Paychecks
Health, Dental, Life Insurance
Retirement/401k
Flexible Schedules
Peer Mentorship
ABOUT US:Absolut Care is comprised of five skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility in New York State, including: Absolut Care of Allegany in Allegany, Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora, Absolut Care of Gasport in Gasport, Absolut Care of Orchard Brooke in Orchard Park, Absolut Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post and Absolut Care of Westfield in Westfield.We offer a variety of services including subacute rehab, long-term care, and hospice. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes The McGuire Group, Taconic Health Care and Vestra Care.Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!QualificationsEducationRequired
High School or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)