Housekeeper/Laundry

Position Summary

The Laundry / Housekeeping Aide performs a variety of laundry and general housekeeping duties to ensure quality laundry services and to maintain the nursing home in a clean, sanitary, and odor-free condition. This role is essential in supporting resident comfort, dignity, and overall quality of care.

Pay Range: $17.48–$19.00 per hour, DOE

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure an adequate supply of clean linens is available at all times to support resident care and comfort
• Maintain linens in good condition; remove from service any items with holes, stains, or excessive wear
• Collect resident laundry daily or as needed
• Label new resident clothing items as required
• Sort, treat, wash, dry, and fold clothing and linens according to established procedures
• Deliver clean laundry items to resident rooms in a timely manner
• Follow all sanitary processes and infection control procedures related to laundry services
• Maintain inventory of laundry supplies and notify leadership when replenishment is needed
• Operate all laundry equipment and supplies safely and properly
• Report laundry equipment malfunctions or maintenance issues to the Administrator

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• GED or High School Diploma required
• One (1) year of related experience preferred

Language Skills

• Ability to read and understand directions related to laundry and housekeeping procedures

Mathematical Skills

• Basic math skills

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to problem-solve and seek assistance when needed

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• No certifications required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, read, and hear
• Frequent use of industrial washers, dryers, and related laundry/housekeeping equipment

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Noise level is generally low to moderate

Additional Information

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Critical features of this position are outlined above but may be subject to change due to reasonable accommodation or operational needs. This description is intended to reflect the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The facility is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.