Day Laundry Aide

Title: Day Laundry Aide

State Role Title: Hsekeep &/or Apparel Worker I

Hiring Range: $16.00-$17.00

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: J&C VCC

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

We are seeking a dependable and detail‑oriented Laundry Aide to join our team and help ensure that residents have clean, fresh, and properly maintained linens and personal clothing. This role plays an important part in supporting a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents.

Schedule: 7:00am-3:00pm. 5 days a week and every other weekend. (including holidays)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Collect, sort, and wash resident clothing, linens, and facility laundry according to established procedures.
• Operate washers, dryers, and other laundry equipment safely and efficiently.
• Fold, stack, and distribute clean laundry to designated areas in a timely manner.
• Label and organize residents’ personal clothing.
• Monitor laundry chemicals and supply levels, notifying the supervisor when replenishment is needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of laundry room, equipment, and storage areas.
• Follow infection control guidelines, including proper handling of soiled or contaminated items.
• Report malfunctioning equipment or safety concerns promptly to the supervisor.
• Assist with special cleaning or linen‑related tasks as assigned.

Why Join Us?
•Competitive pay, benefits, and shift differential.
•Supportive team environment.
•Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring smooth staffing operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning methods, supplies, equipment, and safety practices (training can be provided).
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.
• Prior housekeeping experience in healthcare or long‑term care preferred but not required.
• Dependable, self‑motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Additional Considerations

Previous long-term care, geriatric, or hospital experience preferred but not required.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.
Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check.
For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.

If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019

Contact Information

Name: Latarsha Jordan

Phone: 757-263-3100

Email: HRJCVCC@dvs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.