Housekeeping/ Laundry Aide

About the role

The primary function of a Housekeeping/Laundry Aide is to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents and staff in accordance with Madison County policies and Federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Sorts soiled laundry according to departmental procedures for handling linen and for infection control.
• Adds correct amount of detergent and operates laundry equipment according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains separation between soiled and clean laundry and cares for resident's personal laundry according to each individual's personal needs and preferences.
• Delivers clean laundry to resident's room with resident's permission, ensuring it is returned without damage.
• Stocks linen carts and closets as scheduled and notifies supervisor of any difficulty in meeting unit needs for laundry.
• Cleans assigned resident rooms, bathrooms and common areas daily according to facility procedures.
• Respects resident's privacy and preferences about room arrangement, personal items and takes appropriate actions to secure housekeeping supplies.
• Communicates with supervisor throughout the shift and as needed, reporting injuries, safety hazards, and housekeeping/maintenance problems.
• Participates in fire and disaster drills and carries out assigned duties to assure resident safety in emergencies.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Prior Housekeeping/Laundry experience.
• Freedom from illegal use of drugs and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
• Pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and cooperative, with a positive attitude.
• Able to perform under minimum supervision and dress appropriately for the position.
• General knowledge of cleaning and laundry work.

Skills

• Ability to operate laundry and cleaning equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Communication skills to interact with residents, staff, and supervisors.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and personal protective equipment.

Benefits

Madison County offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees (30-40 hours/week), including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, employer paid life insurance, optional additional life insurance, AFLAC options, employee assistance program, holidays, vacation, sick leave and bereavement. Part-time employees (20-30 hours/week) receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. Short-term employees are not eligible for benefits, other than optional retirement.