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Hillcrest Healthcare

Laundry Assistant

Job Overview

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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $15.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee recognition programs

Job Description

Hillcrest Healthcare is a dedicated long-term care facility committed to providing exceptional care and support to the country's growing senior population. Embracing the philosophy of Whole Person Care, Hillcrest recognizes that healing and long-term health stability depend not only on physical treatment but also on socialization and emotional well-being. The organization operates with a clear mission: Everyone Matters! This mission reflects the facility's commitment to respecting, preserving dignity, and celebrating the lives of the residents under their care. With a vision to lead in innovative approaches to long-term care excellence, Hillcrest aims to be the provider of choice for seniors... Show More

Job Requirements

  • practical knowledge of day-to-day laundry care in a nursing facility
  • organized and detailed in work performance
  • good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience
  • genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility
  • comply with the residents' rights and facility policies and procedures
  • perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined
  • perform essential duties as outlined above

Job Qualifications

  • practical knowledge of day-to-day laundry care in a nursing facility
  • organized and detailed in work performance
  • good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience
  • genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility
  • comply with the residents' rights and facility policies and procedures
  • perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined
  • perform essential duties as outlined above

Job Duties

  • follow a regular schedule of all daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual laundry requirements
  • follow an uninterrupted work schedule when supervisor is not available
  • mark any unmarked clothing with appropriate resident name before washing or mixing with other soiled clothing
  • wash personal clothing of residents who request this service
  • handle linen services for other facility departments as required
  • coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services when performing routine laundry assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas
  • assure that an adequate supply of laundry/linen supplies is maintained in laundry/linen closets to meet the daily needs of the residents
  • keep accurate records of linen inventory
  • pick up soiled clothing from dirty linen room and bath areas as outlined in laundry policies and procedures
  • operate washers, dryers, and other laundry equipment
  • fold, stack, hang, and deliver laundry and linen
  • assist in maintaining the laundry department in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner at all times
  • attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements
  • be familiar with standard precautions, exposure control plan, fire drill and evacuation procedures and know how to use the information
  • maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information
  • protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse
  • protect the personal property of the residents of the facility
  • others as directed by the supervisor or administrator

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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