Laundry Aide

Futurecare Associates, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility provider in the United Kingdom is seeking Laundry Aides to efficiently meet the facility's needs and ensure cleanliness. The role involves collecting, sorting, and distributing laundry while adhering to safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and ideally possess experience in a long-term care setting. Responsibilities include maintaining sanitary conditions and following proper cleaning procedures. This position includes a potential base pay range with additional bonuses based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year housekeeping experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift 25-50 pounds.
• Must be able to read and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Collect and sort soiled laundry.
• Ensure proper cleaning and infection control procedures.
• Distribute clean laundry and resident clothing.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Knowledge of laundry systems

Ability to lift and move heavy items

Education

High School education or GED

Job description

Overview

At FutureCare, our Laundry Aides work efficiently to meet facility needs, deliver outstanding service, and perform in our laundry department. They are responsible for ensuring that the linens in the facility are kept clean and sanitized while meeting all standards set forth for the Environmental Services department.

Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Responsibilities

• Follow oral and written instructions
• Follow material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Follow schedule for laundry department
• Adjust water temperature valves to maintain required temperatures
• Handle clean and soiled laundry appropriately
• Identify and report garments or linens in ill repair to supervisor
• Collect soiled laundry
• Sort laundry and linens and ensure they are washed in the proper cycle
• Follow proper cleaning and infection control procedures to ensure sanitary conditions
• Distribute neat, clean laundry and personal resident clothing
• Keep equipment and work areas clean
• Abides by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan

Qualifications

• High School education or GED
• A minimum of one (1) year housekeeping experience in a long-term care setting preferred
• Must have general knowledge of laundry systems critical to safety and welfare
• Ability to read, write and follow oral written instructions
• Must be able to push, pull or lift a minimum of 25 pounds and a maximum of 50 pounds with assistance, such as carts, laundry bags, and linens
• Strenuous pulling while unloading washers, dryers, repetitive motions
• May be required to wear a safety belt

Equal Opportunity Employer

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.