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Infographic showing various Environmental Assistant job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,084 per year, or $20.7 per hour.

Environmental Services Assistant - Laundry

Accura HealthCare of Carlisle

Carlisle, IA • On-site

$11/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Accura HealthCare of Carlisle is seeking an Environmental Services Assistant to join our team working in laundry. If you are a self-starter, detail-oriented, and organized, this may be the ideal position for you.
Job Highlights:
  • Full-time or part-time
  • Starting pay $11.00/hr increases depending on experience
  • Every other weekend rotation

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle is a campus community featuring an 80-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) with memory care located in Carlisle, IA. The campus also features Stonebridge Suites of Carlisle, a 22-apartment independent and assisted living. We embrace a unique, upside-down philosophy that places residents, patients, and direct care employees at the very top of the organizational chart. That includes you!
We take pride in providing quality, person-centered care, in addition to fostering an environment that team members want to be a part of. If you desire an organization that creates an environment that allows both our residents and team members to thrive, consider Accura HealthCare and join us in being partners in care, family for life.
ABOUT ACCURA HEALTHCARE:
Accura HealthCare is a Midwest-based healthcare company that manages and operates over 30 skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care communities throughout Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. From its beginning in 2016 with 9 care communities, Accura HealthCare has held true to its mission and vision while serving others. Built on the pillars of trust, integrity, accountability, commitment, and kindness, Accura HealthCare is a leader in the Midwest in providing high-quality care. Our employees play a key role in supporting our purpose, "to care for others," while advancing our mission: "to be partners in care, family for life."
OUR BRANDS: Accura HealthCare | Stonebridge Suites | Traditions Memory Care
OUR VALUES: Trust. Integrity. Accountability. Commitment. Kindness.
Accura HealthCare is where personal life and work life blend together to bring value and purpose to one's existence.
JOB SUMMARY:
As an Environmental Services Assistant working in laundry, you will perform a full range of laundry services to maintain clean, serviceable conditions in accordance with facility and department policies and procedures. You will collaborate with other departments to meet laundry scheduling requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation

BENEFITS:
  • Vacation time, Sick time & Paid Holidays*
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits*
  • Flexible Spending Account*
  • Employer Paid Life & AD&D*
  • Supplemental Benefits*
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Education Assistance available through education partners

*These benefits are available to full-time employees. 401k is available to FT and PT employees. Minnesota and Nebraska employees are eligible for Sick time regardless of status.
Accura HealthCare, an Equal Opportunity Employer and leading post-acute healthcare provider based in Iowa, has communities in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, and growing!

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