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Laundry Aide
Join ourBellevue Post-Acutededicated team in providing high-quality, compassionate care to residents in our skilled nursing facility! Our team is built oncompassion, respect, and excellence. Recognized for delivering skilled nursing and rehabilitative care in a modern and supportive environment, we are proud to be part of a safe, welcoming community with easy access to Seattle, making Bellevue a great place to live, work, and grow. We believe“Great Care Starts with Great People”and that“Together, We Thrive.”
Website:https://bellevuepostacute.com/careers/
Address:2424 156th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98007
TheLaundry Aideis responsible for collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing resident clothing, linens, towels, and other facility laundry. This position ensures laundry is processed efficiently and maintained in aclean and sanitary mannerwhile following facility procedures,infection control standards, andsafety requirements.
Reporting:This position reports directly to theHousekeeping Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
Collectsoiled resident clothing, linens, towels, blankets, and other laundry from designated areas
Sort laundryaccording to color, fabric type, level of soiling, and facility procedures
Operate washers, dryers, and other laundry equipmentsafely and according to established procedures
Measure and usedetergents, disinfectants, and other laundry productsaccording to instructions
Wash, dry, fold, and organizeresident clothing and facility linens
Inspect clothing and linens for stains, damage, or items requiring special handling
Handle resident clothing and personal belongingscarefully and respectfully
Return clean resident clothing and linens to the appropriate resident rooms or designated areas
Maintain an adequate supply ofclean linens, towels, blankets, and other laundry items
Keep thelaundry room, equipment, work areas, and storage areas clean, organized, and free from hazards
Followinfection control policies and procedureswhen handling soiled or contaminated laundry
Use appropriatepersonal protective equipment (PPE)when required
Properly handle and dispose of laundry-related waste according to facility procedures
Maintain an organized supply of linens and laundry products
Promptly report damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, lost or damaged resident belongings, or other issues to the Housekeeping Supervisor
Treat all residents withdignity and respectwhen performing duties in resident care areas
Becourteous, considerate, and cooperativewhen communicating with residents, families, facility personnel, and the public
Practiceinfection control and safety proceduresof the department and facility
React appropriately toemergencies and disaster situations
Attendin-service education and staff meetingsas required
Assist with other housekeeping duties as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned
Education and License Requirements
High School graduate or equivalent preferred
No professional license required
Experience
No prior experience required
Laundry, housekeeping, healthcare, institutional, or long-term care experiencepreferred
Qualifications & Skills
Knowledge ofbasic laundry, cleaning, and disinfecting principles
Ability to safely operatewashers, dryers, and other laundry equipment
Ability to follow written and verbal directions and complete assigned responsibilities
Ability toread, speak, and understand English
Ability to properly sort, handle, wash, dry, fold, and distribute laundry
Ability to safely handlelaundry chemicals and cleaning products
Strongattention to detail and organization
Dependability and punctuality
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to maintainconfidentiality of resident and facility information
Demonstrateshonesty and integrityat all times in the care and use of resident and facility property
Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for therights, dignity, and individuality of each resident
Must maintain aneat, clean, and well-groomed appearance
Must have strongcommunication and customer service skills
Must becourteous, considerate, cooperative, and empatheticwhen communicating with residents, families, responsible parties, staff, and outside resources and agencies
Ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, responsible parties, staff, and outside resources and agencies
Ability to read, analyze, and interpretcommon scientific and technical information
Ability to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to perform these operations usingunits of weight measurement and volume
Physical & Working Conditions
Skilled Nursing Facility environment
Laundry room environment with exposure toheat, humidity, noise, detergents, disinfectants, and other cleaning products
Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Must be able tolift and carry laundry bags, linens, clothing, and supplies
Frequent handling ofsoiled and potentially contaminated laundry
Potential exposure tobloodborne pathogensand other conditions associated with a 24-hour skilled care environment
Must be able to followinfection control and safety procedureswhen handling laundry
Must be able to respond appropriately toemergencies and disaster situations
Exposure to the stresses associated with a24-hour skilled care environment serving elderly, disabled, and cognitively impaired residents
We look forward to reviewing your application!