Laundry Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Laundry AidePer Diem/PRNPay: $14.25/hourGenacross Lutheran Services, a faith-based nonprofit organization, for over 160 years, has provided compassionate care and support to individuals, families, and communities in need. Genacross Team Members put our mission into action every day, using their skills, talents, and passion, to serve the needs of our community with exceptional care, innovation, and support.Laundry Aide is responsible for laundering facility and resident linen and clothes in order to provide a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.What will I do as a Laundry Aide with Genacross?Collect and sort laundry and linen for facility and residents in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations and our established policies and procedures.Wash, dry and fold laundry for facility and residents.Label resident clothing appropriately to ensure accurate redistribution.Completes necessary forms, reports, etc. in order to ensure smooth operations of the environmental services in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations and our established policies and procedures.Assists in the inventory and storage process of incoming supplies, etc. and works to maintain accuracy and organization in this process within applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations and our established policies and procedures.Addresses resident and family concerns in a professional manner and reports those concerns to the Director of Environmental Services.Reports allegations of abuse/neglect and reports, as appropriate, to proper organization leadership.Reports hazardous incidents, including but not limited to, injuries, equipment, etc. to the appropriate Manager/Supervisor.Implements and follows disaster plans in the event of an emergency.Performs other job duties as assigned. Laundry Aide Requirements:Must be at least 18 years of age.Prior experience working in a long-term care setting and with a high-volume food production setting preferred.Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to learn new software application as required by the position.Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with senior executives, managers, supervisors and direct care staff, as well as residents, families and physicians.Understands directions; communicates and responds to inquiries promptly.Passion for Mission: A genuine passion for Genacross Lutheran Services' mission of compassion and service to others is essential. Understanding and embracing the organization's faith-based values is important in effectively representing Genacross to the community.Genacross strives to improve the lives of everyone, including our Team Members, who daily enrich the lives of our residents, patients, clients & colleagues. We offer exceptional Team Member Benefits: (Benefits vary based on position, schedule, and eligibility. Full details provided upon hire.)Health, vision and dental insuranceLife insurance401K plan with up to 4% employer contributionShort-term disabilityGenerous paid time off (PTO)Health savings account (HSA)Employee assistance program (EAP)Tuition reimbursement Employee discountsJoin Genacross: A faith-inspired career starts here.