Laundry Aide

Position Summary

A Laundry Aide is responsible for providing clean linen and clothing articles for the residents of the facility.

General Purpose

The general purpose of the Laundry Aide is to clean the linens and clothing articles of the facility for the residents according to State and Federal Guidelines.

Role Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform assigned day-to-day laundry functions, including sorting, washing, drying, folding, stacking and distribution of laundry articles.

• Follow established policies and procedures of the Laundry Department.
• Fold, stack, hang and deliver linen.
• Maintain Laundry Department in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.
• Assist in washing, soaking and drying clothes as necessary.
• Follow rules and regulations of the facility.
• Retrieve soiled linens from the nursing unit if they are not delivered to the Laundry Department.
• Assist in compiling data for production and inventory reports.
• Ensure that established infection control practices are maintained when performing laundry measures.
• Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies etc., are properly stored at all times, including before leaving such areas for breaks, mealtimes, and end of the work day.
• Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.
• Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.
• Report all accidents/incidents to the supervisor.
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident care information.
• Honor the residents' personal and property rights.
• Turn in all found articles to the supervisor.
• Attend departmental and staff meetings.
• Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs.