Housekeeper Laundry Aide

Job Details: Job Location: Bellevue Post Acute - Bellevue, WA, Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00Hourly, Laundry Aide

Join our Bellevue Post-Acute dedicated team in providing high-quality, compassionate care to residents in our skilled nursing facility! Our team is built on compassion, respect, and excellence. Recognized for delivering skilled nursing and rehabilitative care in a modern and supportive environment, we are proud to be part of a safe, welcoming community with easy access to Seattle, making Bellevue a great place to live, work, and grow. We believe “Great Care Starts with Great People” and that “Together, We Thrive.”

Website: https://bellevuepostacute.com/careers/
Address: 2424 156th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98007

The Laundry Aide is responsible for collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing resident clothing, linens, towels, and other facility laundry. This position ensures laundry is processed efficiently and maintained in a clean and sanitary manner while following facility procedures, infection control standards, and safety requirements.

Reporting: This position reports directly to the Housekeeping Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

Collect soiled resident clothing, linens, towels, blankets, and other laundry from designated areas
Sort laundry according to color, fabric type, level of soiling, and facility procedures
Operate washers, dryers, and other laundry equipment safely and according to established procedures
Measure and use detergents, disinfectants, and other laundry products according to instructions
Wash, dry, fold, and organize resident clothing and facility linens
Inspect clothing and linens for stains, damage, or items requiring special handling
Handle resident clothing and personal belongings carefully and respectfully
Return clean resident clothing and linens to the appropriate resident rooms or designated areas
Maintain an adequate supply of clean linens, towels, blankets, and other laundry items
Keep the laundry room, equipment, work areas, and storage areas clean, organized, and free from hazards
Follow infection control policies and procedures when handling soiled or contaminated laundry
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required
Properly handle and dispose of laundry-related waste according to facility procedures
Maintain an organized supply of linens and laundry products
Promptly report damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, lost or damaged resident belongings, or other issues to the Housekeeping Supervisor
Treat all residents with dignity and respect when performing duties in resident care areas
Be courteous, considerate, and cooperative when communicating with residents, families, facility personnel, and the public
Practice infection control and safety procedures of the department and facility
React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations
Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required
Assist with other housekeeping duties as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For: Education and License Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent preferred
No professional license required

Experience

No prior experience required
Laundry, housekeeping, healthcare, institutional, or long-term care experience preferred

Qualifications & Skills

Knowledge of basic laundry, cleaning, and disinfecting principles
Ability to safely operate washers, dryers, and other laundry equipment
Ability to follow written and verbal directions and complete assigned responsibilities
Ability to read, speak, and understand English
Ability to properly sort, handle, wash, dry, fold, and distribute laundry
Ability to safely handle laundry chemicals and cleaning products
Strong attention to detail and organization
Dependability and punctuality
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information
Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property
Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each resident
Must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance
Must have strong communication and customer service skills
Must be courteous, considerate, cooperative, and empathetic when communicating with residents, families, responsible parties, staff, and outside resources and agencies
Ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, responsible parties, staff, and outside resources and agencies
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information
Ability to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement and volume

Physical & Working Conditions

Skilled Nursing Facility environment
Laundry room environment with exposure to heat, humidity, noise, detergents, disinfectants, and other cleaning products
Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift and carry laundry bags, linens, clothing, and supplies
Frequent handling of soiled and potentially contaminated laundry
Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other conditions associated with a 24-hour skilled care environment
Must be able to follow infection control and safety procedures when handling laundry
Must be able to respond appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations
Exposure to the stresses associated with a 24-hour skilled care environment serving elderly, disabled, and cognitively impaired residents

How to Apply

Click Apply and complete the online application form.

Please ensure you:

Answer all application questions
Provide accurate information regarding your laundry and housekeeping experience
Upload any relevant documents, if applicable

We look forward to reviewing your application!