Laundry Aide - Assisted Living

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information.

Friendship is looking for a Laundry Aide to join our Richfield Assisted Living team, located in Salem, VA. The Laundry Aide is responsible for daily processing of facility and resident laundry and linens for the assisted living facility.

Shifts Available

* FT 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. / Hours are flexible

Roles & Responsibilities

• Process outgoing soiled linens and resident laundry
• Process incoming linens and resident laundry
• Return resident laundry to correct resident and assist with putting clothes away as needed
• Return facility linens to appropriate closet/areas
• Ensure proper separation of laundry into correct receptacles
• Evaluate linens to ensure they are intact and without stains; report any issues Director

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Housekeeping experience preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of SDS manuals, infectious/biohazard waste and environmental protocols
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for Full Time Positions

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off...