Laundry Aide

Maintain the facility

• Maintain the facility in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition, free from dust, dirt, odors, and clutter.
• Vacuum carpeted areas daily.
• Sweep and wet mop floors daily; buff floors for approximately one hour per day.
• Wet-wipe vinyl chairs, over-bed tables, bedside stands, and windowsills daily.
• Dust furniture daily using appropriate cleaning products or polish.
• Empty wastebaskets daily and replace plastic liners.
• Clean bathrooms daily, including toilets, sinks, and mirrors.
• Replenish paper products and soap dispensers as needed.
• Clean interior windows according to the established schedule.
• Water plants throughout the facility as needed.
• Sweep outdoor entryways daily to maintain a clean and welcoming environment.

Supporting Tasks

• Inform the supervisor when supplies need to be reordered.
• Restock housekeeping carts daily to ensure adequate supplies are available.
• Change mop heads frequently and replace bucket water regularly throughout the day.
• Identify maintenance or repair needs and report them to the supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and organized housekeeping/laundry room.
• Wash walls and other surfaces as needed.
• Sanitize equipment according to established schedules and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Administrator to support a high-quality housekeeping department.

Requirements

• The Laundry Assistant must use or wear appropriate protective equipment (PPE) as outlined in standard processes and policies.
• Physical activities include considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials.
• The Laundry Assistant must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs, with frequent waist lifting and/or overhead lifting of 20lbs.
• The position requires standing for most of the shift and may involve exposure to certain levels of noise with equipment in operation.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking is a plus.
• Knowledge of housekeeping tasks is preferred.
• The candidate must be able to lift and/or move up to 30lbs, with frequent waist lifting and/or overhead lifting of 20lbs.
• The candidate must be able to frequently bend, squat, and twist body during an 8-hour day.
• Knowledge of housekeeping equipment is preferred.
• The candidate must be able to attend mandatory in-services and housekeeping department meetings.
• The candidate must be willing to work weekends.