Senior Care

Housekeeping/Laundry Assistant

Jackson, MIOnsiteFull TimePosted 18 days ago

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Role summary

Otterbein is seeking a Housekeeping/Laundry Assistant to maintain a clean living environment and provide clean linens and personal clothing for residents. This role involves general housekeeping and laundry duties, including washing, drying, ironing, folding, and distributing laundry. The assistant will also manage laundry supplies, report equipment issues, and interact positively with residents and staff. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and no prior experience is required. This is a full-time, onsite position within the Healthcare industry, specifically in Senior Living.

Overview

Otterbein has an employment opportunity for a Housekeeping/Laundry Assistant to provide clean living atmosphere, as well as linen and personal clothing for residents and clean linen to other team members. This position exists in order to enhance the quality of life and nurture the growth of older persons by providing high quality service in a cheerful, timely manner and by communicating, coordinating, and cooperating with others to attain goals. The assistant will perform general housekeeping and laundry duties, including transportation of laundry carts to specific locations, in a timely and organized manner. Come be a part of a wonderful team that takes joy in serving our senior residents!

At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Responsibilities

Washes, dries and irons linens, garments, drapes and residents' personal laundry, then hangs personal clothes on hangers.

Folds, counts, stacks, lifts, and hangs clean linen and personal clothing.

Returns laundered items to the proper storage areas.

Distributes personal laundry to resident rooms.

Reports broken or defective equipment, other maintenance concerns, and other unsafe or unsanitary conditions to supervisor immediately.

Assures that an adequate supply of clean laundry/linen is maintained to meet the daily needs of residents and other departments.

Interacts positively with residents, family members, personnel.

Mix and uses chemicals for special tasks.

Assist in maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Is economical and careful with supplies and equipment.

Follows all established policies, procedures and regulations to assure that quality resident care is maintained.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED preferred

Experience: None required

BENEFITS*

Health & Wellness

Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits

Vision & Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Financial Security

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one

Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance

Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study

Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College

Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges

Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts

Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks

Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Laundry Assistant at Otterbein!

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