Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY — Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!
Pay Range: $16.12 – $18.12/hour — Earn more with experience!
Status: Part Time or Per Diem
NEW! Gas Allowance Benefit for eligible employees
Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is seeking a skilled and compassionate Laundry Aide or Housekeeping Aide to join our team. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents and their families.
Why Join Elderwood?Gas Allowance Stipend (eligibility applies)
Newly renovated building
Increased Tuition Assistance Program for Clinical Tracks
Shift Differentials for evenings, weekends, and holidays
Full benefits package
Supportive, resident-centered team environment
Housekeeping Aide Position Overview:Housekeeping Aides help ensure the health and well-being of our residents by maintaining cleanliness in all facility areas — including resident rooms, common areas, offices and managing the laundering and care of facility linens , resident clothing.
Apply Today — Become an essential part of our team and help create a safe, clean, and comfortable home for residents at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid!
Responsibilities
Housekeeping Aide Responsibilities:
Maintain cleanliness of general areas and assigned resident rooms
Assist with moving personal belongings and cleaning/disinfecting rooms after resident discharge or transfer
Follow safety protocols, including fire safety and infection control procedures
Properly store cleaning compounds and hazardous substances for resident and staff safety
Collect and dispose of trash and refuse to prevent disease transmission and avoid nuisances or hazards
Laundry Aide Responsibilities:
Demonstrate Elderwood’s iCARE Values consistently
Sort soiled linens and clothes according to type, fabric, color, and soiling level
Label residents’ clothing and maintain records of personal possessions
Assist in locating missing articles of clothing
Operate washing machines and dryers, selecting appropriate cycles and adding detergents and bleaches
Fold and prepare laundered linens and clothing for delivery
Distribute clean personal garments and linens to residents’ rooms and departments
Maintain cleanliness of laundry machines and work areas
Practice proper infection control procedures in laundry handling and personal hygiene
Properly store cleaning compounds and hazardous substances
Assist with evaluating new laundry products or methods when necessary
Maintain punctuality and regular attendance; responsible for own transportation
Observe and maintain confidentiality of resident information and privacy
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management
QualificationsHousekeeping Aide Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum 16 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience in custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, and/or laundry preferred
Note: Individuals under 18 years old are restricted from using dangerous equipment such as compactors
Laundry Aide Qualifications:
Minimum 18 years of age required
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous laundry or related experience preferred but not required
Interest in laundry operations and attention to detail required
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Respectful and dignified treatment of residents; strong regard for privacy and rights
These positions requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
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