Location
Baltimore, MD | United States
Job description
At FutureCare, our Laundry Aides work in an efficient manner to meet facility needs, deliver outstanding service and performance in our laundry departmemt. They are responsible for ensuring that the linens in the facility are kept clean and sanitized, while meeting all standards set forth for the Environmental Services department.
Voted 12 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as a “ Top Workplace ” and recognized in US Newsweek’s publication as “ Best Nursing Home ”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer an Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Assistance, Employee Referral Bonus Program, and a 401K Plan.
- Follow oral and written instructions
- Follow material safety data sheets (MSDS)
- Follow schedule for laundry department
- Adjust water temperature valves to maintain required temperatures
- Handle clean and soiled laundry appropriately
- Identify and report garments or linens in ill repair to supervisor
- Collect soiled laundry
- Sort laundry and linens and ensure they are washed in the proper cycle
- Follow proper cleaning and infection control procedures to ensure sanitary conditions
- Distribute neat, clean laundry and personal resident clothing
- Keep equipment and work areas clean
- Abides by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan
- High School education or GED
- A minimum of one (1) year housekeeping experience in a long- term care setting preferred
- Must have general knowledge of laundry systems critical to safety and welfare
- Ability to read, write and follow oral written instructions
- Must be able to push, pull or lift a minimum of 25 pounds and a maxium of 50 pounds with assistance, such as carts, laundry bags, and linens
- Strenous pulling while unloading wshers, dryers, repetitive motions
- May be required to wear a safety belt
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