Laundry Aide
Rate: $16.60- $19.06/hour (depending on experience)
Shift: Full-Time
Schedule: evenings, possible night shift
Garden Gate Health Care Facility is looking to add a Laundry Aide to its team. In this role, you’ll help ensure residents and departments have clean linens and clothing while supporting a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment. If you take pride in staying organized and enjoy making a difference behind the scenes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Located in Cheektowaga, NY, Garden Gate Health Care Facility is proud to be part of The McGuire Group, a recognized leader in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services throughout New York State. Our team is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where residents, families, and employees feel valued and supported. With a strong focus on compassion, teamwork, and resident-centered care, Garden Gate offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others every day.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collect, sort, wash, dry, fold, hang, and distribute resident clothing, linens, and facility laundry
- Ensure an adequate supply of clean linens is available and distributed to departments throughout the facility
- Label and process resident personal clothing and return clean items to appropriate rooms and storage areas
- Operate laundry equipment safely and maintain proper chemical supplies for laundry operations
- Weigh, track, and process laundry according to facility procedures and sanitation standards
- Maintain a clean and organized work area and complete assigned cleaning tasks
- Report equipment issues, maintenance concerns, and safety hazards promptly
- Follow HIPAA, infection control, safety, and facility policies and procedures
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum education requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum experience requirement: No experience required; 6 months of housekeeping experience preferred
- Ability to safely lift, carry, sort, and process laundry throughout the workday
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Good communication and customer service abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and resident-centered environment
- Positive attitude and strong attention to detail
BENEFITS:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time
- Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Retirement Saving Options
Preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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