Laundry Aide at Eastern Healthcare Group in Newport News, VA

Laundry Aide

Summary:

The Laundry Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors. The aide will perform various cleaning tasks in resident rooms, common areas, and staff areas to ensure a healthy and pleasant environment. This role is essential in helping to prevent infections and maintaining overall facility hygiene standards.

Benefits and Perks:

· Health Insurance

· Dental + Vison

· 401k

· Tuition reimbursement through ECPI

· 1.5 Holiday Pay

· 1.5 Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week

· Employee recognition programs

· Daily Pay

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cleaning & Sanitizing: Clean and disinfect resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, hallways, and other assigned areas daily. Follow established infection control and cleaning procedures.

• Trash Removal: Collect and properly dispose of waste, including medical waste and hazardous materials, in accordance with safety protocols.

• Floor Care: Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors in all areas.

• Laundry Support: Collect, sort, and deliver linens and personal laundry, ensuring they are properly cleaned and distributed in a timely manner.

• Restocking Supplies: Replenish housekeeping supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and towels in resident rooms and bathrooms.

• Reporting Maintenance Needs: Identify and report any maintenance or repair needs, such as broken fixtures, faulty equipment, or unsafe conditions, to the appropriate department.

• Adhere to Safety Standards: Follow all health, safety, and infection control protocols, including the proper use of cleaning chemicals and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

• Resident Interaction: Engage with residents respectfully and compassionately while performing housekeeping duties in their living spaces, maintaining privacy and dignity.

• Cleaning Equipment: Properly use and maintain housekeeping tools and equipment, ensuring they are kept in good working condition.

• Assist with Special Cleaning Projects: Participate in deep-cleaning projects such as cleaning windows, washing walls, and seasonal facility-wide sanitation efforts.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Previous housekeeping experience in healthcare or residential settings preferred, but not required.

• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to follow instructions.

• Must be compassionate, respectful, and able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when interacting with residents.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to lift, move, and carry heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.), stand and walk for extended periods, and perform tasks that require manual dexterity.

• Ability to read and interpret documents and data on a computer screen and communicate effectively with employees and other stakeholders.

About Eastern Healthcare Group:

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. We are committed to creating a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where staff develop meaningful relationships with residents and where exceptional patient outcomes are the standard.