Laundry Aide - Part Time: COVID-only Care Center

Company: Elderwood at Amherst
Location: Tonawanda
Posted on: January 10, 2021

Job Description:

Join Our Team: Your work is valued and your time is respected. Overview: ELDERWOOD AT AMHERST HAS ESTABLISHED A COVID-ONLY CARE CENTER:The pandemic continues to be one of the most difficult challenges we have faced in our lifetime. Few know this better than our healthcare workers who have been there to answer the call to protect the most vulnerable among us since day one of the pandemic, this includes our non-clinical workers. Housekeeping members are a critical part of daily operations inside our facility.With COVID-19 cases surging in Western New York, Elderwood has responded by establishing a COVID-only care facility to provide an effective way to isolate and care for residents recovering from COVID-19 and mitigate the spread of the virus within other Elderwood senior care communities in Western New York.As a COVID-only care center, the 92-bed Elderwood at Amherst facility will care for residents recovering from COVID-19 transferred from area Elderwood communities and discharged from area hospitals. This maximizes the effectiveness of isolation protocols in senior care facilities, allows them to allocate staff more efficiently, and decompresses demand on acute care beds in the region.We are seeking a Full Time Laundry Aide (we have a part time option too) - Position Overview:* Laundry team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing laundry support. This position is responsible for caring for facility linens and personal clothing of residents in a variety of ways including collecting, laundering, folding and returning the fresh, clean linens/clothing to the designated locations.* Shift Details: Evenings, 2p-10p* While establishing a COVID-only Care Center is a temporary measure, your employment with us is not! Full time and part time hires during this time are valued, permanent employees well beyond this COVID crisis.* Includes Appreciation Bonus Compensation for your work inside a COVID-only Care CenterResponsibilities: * Consistently demonstrates ElderWood Senior Care Core Values.* Sort soiled linen or clothes into appropriate categories according to type, soiling, fabric and color.* Label residents clothing and retain records of personal possesions of each resident.* Assist in locating missing articles of clothing.* Load washing machines, selects wash cycle, adds soaps, detergents, and bleaches.* Transfer washed linen or clothes into dryers and start machine.* Sort dry linen, and fold and prepare for delivery to designated areas within the facility.* Prepare for delivery, and distribute personal garments of residents.* Remove lint and dust from machines, and keep laundry area clean on a daily basis.* Practice good infection control measures in the processing of laundry items and in personal habits.* Handle responsibility for keeping compounds and hazardous substances properly stored.* Assist with studies of new products or laundry methods when necessary.* Arrives to work on time, regularly, and work as scheduled; responsible for own transportation.* Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy when performing job duties.* Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.Qualifications: * Minimum 18 yrs. age required, HS diploma or equivalent preferred.* Position-related experience preferred but not required.* An interest in the laundry operation necessary.* Ability to follow written and verbal instructions required.* Respect for residents' privacy and rights; respectful and dignified treatment of residents required.EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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