Housekeeping/Laundry Aide

Job Description

Description:

HOUSEKEEPING/LAUNDRY AIDE SCHEDULE: FULL - TIME 12PM - 8PM EVERY OTHER WEEKEND REQUIRED

Betsy Ross nursing is searching for energetic, enthusiastic individuals to join the activities department. Betsy Ross Nursing & Rehab Center is a 120-bed facility offering excellence in rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in a lovely homelike environment undergoing AN EXCITING LARGE-SCALE RENOVATION UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! With a focus on rehabilitation and recovery, our skilled team of therapists and healthcare professionals assist residents in achieving optimal health and well-being. We offer residents the perfect setting to experience a tranquil and peaceful backdrop for rehabilitation. Our mission is to provide high quality care to all with respect and compassion through a team approach that focuses on personalized goals. We offer EXCELLENT Aetna Health benefits 1st of the month after hire date, along with other key benefits! Housekeeping Aide is responsible for carrying out the duties of either Housekeeping and/or Laundry Departments which include, and are not limited to:

Housekeeping Aide will process all facility linen and resident’s personal linen and clothing

The prevention of unnecessary waste, loss of time and damage to resident’s belongings.

Housekeeping Aide maintains cleanliness of assigned areas throughout the facility.

Maintaining care of equipment and supplies.

Clean and service resident areas, baths, laboratories, educational facilities, corridors, utility rooms and beds.

Dust and damp floors, dust furniture and equipment, cleans windowsills, empties wastebaskets, arrange furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion.

Housekeeping Aide scours and polishes bathtubs, sinks, mirrors and similar fixtures, polishes any metal objects.

Housekeeping Aide replenishes supplies of disinfectants, soaps and towels,

Keep storage areas in good order and arrange supplies.

Clean and disinfect beds, bed stands, utensils, sterilizers and wheelchairs.

Housekeeping Aide empties waste baskets, cleans and relines them.

Vacuums carpets, shampoos upholstered furniture, and dusts blinds.

Remove drapery and cubical curtains when needed.

Clean shower stalls, baths, water fountains, chute doors, fire extinguishers and stationary ice containers.

Collecting & sorting of all soiled linen as applicable

Loads washers & dryers according to directions

Washing of all linen; transfer washed/wet laundry to dryers; Drying of all washed items; emptying dryers

Folding linen; sorting & hanging of resident personal clothing

Stocks & covers linen carts & returns them to resident areas

Stock linen closets on various floors

Wipes out washers & dryers at end of shift with proper solutions

Leaves laundry area tidy at end of shift – any soiled linens are in covered containers & clean linens folded & placed in linen room

Replenishes supplies of disinfectants, soaps & towels

Keep storage areas in good order & arrange supplies

Empties waste baskets, cleans & relines them

Remove drapery & office curtains when neededRequirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.

Experience working in housekeeping or laundry preferred, but not required

Excellent customer service skills

Work well under pressure & willing to work harmoniously with all staff

Must have a working knowledge of housekeeping and laundry techniques

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions required

Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED; we continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC

We are an equal opportunity employer, celebrate diversity, & are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all!