Laundry Aide

About the Company FEEL GOOD ABOUT HELPING OTHERS FEEL BETTER A job with Kindred Healthcare offers some things you'd expect, and some you might not. There's the salary, of course, and security and benefits plus the pride you take in working for a company that's a nationally recognized leader in healthcare. But there's also the feedback you get, the hugs, the handshakes, the smiles, and even the tears of gratitude from the people you care for with your heart as well as with your hands. So consider a career with Kindred it's rewarding on many levels. About the Opportunity Operate and maintain our washers and dryers to keep our residents' clothing clean - and all the linens used in our facility squeaky clean and sanitary! Responsibilities:
Sort, wash, dry, fold and iron linens and residents' clothing

Deliver clean linen and residents' clothing to rooms; stock linen closets and carts for nursing units and return linen barrels to the laundry

Discard stained, torn or otherwise unacceptable linen

Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary work area

Perform equipment cleaning such as removing detergent build-up in washers and cleaning lint traps in dryers

Perform other tasks as assigned


Qualifications


The Laundry Aide must be able to speak/read/write in English, be patient and polite, and learn infection control techniques. Will also learn the operation of washing machines, dryers and associated equipment; must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Effective communication with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization is important. A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Benefits Salary negotiable and commensurate with experience. In addition to salary package, Kindred offers a competitive benefits package. Please apply via online.

*Kindred Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug-free work environment. Relocation funds not availabe, local interest only please.