Laundry Aide (FT) (24738)

About the role

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people. The Laundry Aide position aids in the delivery of laundry services, including washing, drying, folding, ironing, mending, and distributing linen or patients' clothing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a long‑term care or healthcare laundry department is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

• Load machines to proper weight/level, set appropriate cycles, and dispense correct detergents and chemicals.
• Sort laundry by color, fabric, type, etc., and pre‑soak as appropriate.
• Transfer laundered items in sanitized containers to dryers.
• Fold and stack dried items in proper order.
• Iron items that require ironing.
• mend items that require repair.
• Use proper equipment to distribute personal laundry to patients' closets.
• Clean and disinfect floors, appliances, folding tables, delivery carts, and other laundry areas.
• Ensure sanitation and quality standards are met.
• Maintain proper storage of supplies.
• Identify and correct safety hazards.
• Clean dryer vents inside after each load and outside of the building daily or as needed.
• Ensure equipment is available and in good repair.
• Function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
• Review Cantex Continuing Care Networks Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and enforce them.
• Attend weekly in‑services, understand, and comply with Patient Care Management Systems.
• Assure patient/resident safety.
• Perform other essential functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Continuing Education Unit (CEU) reimbursement.
• Vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans.