Laundry & Housekeeping Aide

$33,280 - $33,280/Yr

Saint Joseph Living Center - Windham, CT

Part-time - Entry Level

Windham, CT

101-250 employees

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Laundry & Housekeeping Aide at Saint Joseph Living Center is a part-time role focused on maintaining cleanliness and orderliness within the nursing facility. This position involves various laundry duties, including the collection, laundering, and delivery of linens and personal laundry for residents, as well as general housekeeping support. The role is essential in ensuring a sanitary environment for residents and requires adherence to infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily housekeeping services in resident living and recreational areas.
• Collect and transport soiled linen.
• Process linen in the washing machines and dryers with the appropriate chemicals.
• Sort and fold linen.
• Restock linen carts and linen supply areas.
• Deliver personal laundry and hang in resident closets.
• Label personal laundry for all new residents upon admission.
• Demonstrate correct infection control practices according to Saint Joseph Living Center policies and OSHA BBP standard.

Requirements

• Ability to speak, understand and follow written and oral instructions in the English language.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend and squat for prolonged periods.
• Ability to push, pull objects and lift/carry up to 20 pounds unassisted on a frequent basis and up to 50 pounds or more on occasion.
• Ability to interact effectively with residents, their families and other staff members.