Laundry Staff

The Ridge Post Acute | East San Jose, California

Position: Laundry Staff Member
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Pay Rate:$18.13–$19.00 per hour

Position Summary

The Ridge Post Acute is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and detail-oriented Laundry Staff Member to join our team on a full-time basis. This position helps maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary supply of linens, towels, blankets, and residents’ personal clothing.

The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, follows infection prevention procedures, respects residents’ privacy and dignity, and works well with other members of the healthcare team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute linens, towels, blankets, and residents’ personal clothing.
• Operate commercial washers, dryers, and other laundry equipment safely.
• Follow facility procedures for separating, handling, and processing clean and soiled laundry.
• Follow infection prevention protocols and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Handle isolation and contaminated laundry according to facility policy.
• Inspect laundry for cleanliness, stains, damage, and proper completion of washing and drying cycles.
• Properly label, organize, and return residents’ personal clothing according to facility procedures.
• Deliver clean linens and laundry to designated departments and resident care areas.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary laundry room and storage area.
• Use laundry detergents and cleaning products according to instructions and safety guidelines.
• Monitor supplies and report shortages, equipment malfunctions, and safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Maintain resident confidentiality, privacy, and dignity.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with residents, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow sanitation, infection prevention, and workplace safety procedures.
• Previous laundry, housekeeping, or healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Skilled nursing facility experience is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.

Physical Requirements

The position involves standing and walking for extended periods, bending, reaching, pushing laundry carts, handling laundry loads, and performing repetitive tasks. The employee must be able to perform the essential job functions, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Work Environment and Safety

The laundry department may involve exposure to heat, humidity, noise, cleaning chemicals, and soiled linens. Employees are expected to follow facility safety policies, use required protective equipment, maintain separation of clean and soiled laundry, and promptly report hazards, spills, or injuries.

All duties must be performed in accordance with facility policies and applicable regulations.

Why Join The Ridge Post Acute?

At The Ridge Post Acute, every team member contributes to a clean, comfortable, and dignified environment for our residents. Our laundry team plays an important role in supporting resident comfort, infection prevention, and quality of care.

We are looking for a reliable, respectful, and safety-conscious team member who is committed to making a positive difference every day.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Ridge Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, California, and local employment laws.

Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of our residents!