Laundry Aide

Londonderry Village•North Londonderry Township, PA

21d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Londonderry Village is hiring a Laundry Aide for its senior living community in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, serving more than 620 residents across independent living, personal care, and skilled nursing. The Laundry Aide helps maintain a clean and comfortable environment for residents and staff by processing linens and personal clothing and delivering clean laundry to the appropriate locations. The posted shift is 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with one rotating Saturday per month and rotating holidays.

Requirements

Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
Ability to reliably and carefully perform the key responsibilities of the role.
Commitment to following universal precautions and using PPE, particularly when potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens exists.

Responsibilities

Gather necessary equipment and supplies before reporting to the assigned work area.
Operate laundry equipment correctly and promptly report malfunctions to a supervisor.
Follow infection control procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Follow safety rules and immediately report hazards or concerns.
Return unused supplies to proper storage at the end of each shift.
Keep carts, closets, laundry equipment, and work areas clean, neat, and orderly.
Keep clean linens covered during transport and deliver them to the correct locations on time.
Clean laundry and folding areas and use the appropriate chemicals and equipment for cleaning tasks.
Perform basic preventive maintenance and keep laundry machines in good working condition.
Use WorxHub software for billing, scheduling, and quality tracking.
Collect and handle soiled linen according to infection control guidelines, including proper PPE use.
Sort soiled linen by fabric type and color.
Weigh each load to avoid overloading washers.
Load washers and select the correct wash cycle and chemical formula based on load classification.
Check that chemicals are properly injected into machines and replace containers when needed.
Transfer washed loads to dryers promptly when cycles are complete.
Fold clean linen and stock delivery carts with the appropriate types and quantities.
Deliver clean linens and residents’ personal laundry to the appropriate locations at scheduled times.
Wash hands before and after handling soiled and clean laundry.
Inspect linens and personal clothing for stains, tears, missing buttons, or other quality issues.
Remove damaged or unusable linens from circulation as necessary.
Document load types, weights, and classifications on daily washer logs.
Monitor laundry chemical levels and alert the supervisor when supplies are low.
Perform scheduled cleaning of the Nursing Administration building as assigned.