Laundry Aide

Journey Skilled Nursing•Tybee Island, GA

22d

About The Position

The Laundry Aide carries out laundry duties as directed by a supervisor and in accordance with department policies, procedures, and established laundry practices. The role supports residents’ daily laundry needs, coordinates routine services with nursing services, maintains adequate supplies, and completes required documentation. The Laundry Aide protects residents’ privacy and follows infection-control, personal protective equipment, safety, and hygiene requirements. The role also keeps laundry equipment and work areas clean, safe, and properly maintained, and reports equipment problems, supply needs, complaints of missing property, found items, and occupational exposures to the appropriate supervisor.

Responsibilities

Carry out laundry duties as directed by the supervisor and follow department policies, procedures, and daily work schedules.
Use laundry equipment correctly and safely, keep it in safe and clean condition, and report defects, malfunctions, or breakdowns to the supervisor or Maintenance Director.
Respect residents’ privacy and individual needs; follow infection-control policies, PPE requirements, and safety and hygiene measures.
Complete necessary documentation daily.
Coordinate routine daily laundry services with nursing services and perform assigned tasks according to established procedures.
Maintain adequate laundry and linen supplies in designated areas; monitor laundry product levels and report shortages or other supply needs.
Collect, sort, and weigh soiled laundry, linens, and clothing, placing items in appropriate containers or assigned areas.
Separate items requiring special stain removal or treatment; sort, count, and wash laundry according to established procedures.
Press or iron clothing as instructed; fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linens, and clothing to residents or designated areas.
Ensure clean laundry and linens are distributed to designated areas during emergency conditions.
Clean laundry-room floors and surfaces, using appropriate cleaning and disinfecting solutions; discard waste and trash in proper receptacles.
Keep work areas free of hazards, including spills and excess carts, supplies, or equipment; clean and properly store equipment at the end of the shift.
Follow proper procedures for mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and other work-area solutions.
Report complaints of missing property to the supervisor and turn in found items.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice and abilities.