Laundry Aide

Journey Skilled Nursing•Thomasville, GA

18d

About The Position

The Laundry Aide performs laundry and linen services according to department policies, procedures, and daily assignments. The role supports residents’ daily needs by processing and distributing clean clothing and linens, maintaining laundry supplies, and coordinating routine services with nursing. The Laundry Aide also maintains a clean, safe work area; uses laundry equipment, chemicals, and personal protective equipment correctly; completes required documentation; and promptly reports equipment problems, supply shortages, complaints, found property, and occupational exposures. Other duties may be assigned within the scope of practice and abilities.

Requirements

Ability to perform assigned laundry duties according to established procedures and within the scope of practice and abilities.
Follow infection-control, personal protective equipment, safety, hygiene, and chemical-handling procedures.

Responsibilities

Carry out laundry duties as directed by the supervisor and follow department policies and procedures.
Follow daily work and cleaning schedules and complete required documentation each day.
Use laundry equipment safely, keep it in safe condition, clean and store it properly at the end of the shift, and report defects or malfunctions to the supervisor or Maintenance Director.
Respect residents’ privacy and individual needs; follow infection-control policies and personal protective equipment requirements.
Coordinate routine laundry services with nursing services and perform assigned tasks according to established procedures.
Maintain adequate laundry and linen supplies in designated areas; monitor detergent, fabric softener, and other product levels and report shortages or other supply needs.
Collect, sort, and weigh soiled laundry, linens, and clothing; place them in appropriate containers or areas and separate items requiring special stain removal or treatment.
Sort, count, and wash laundry, linens, and clothing 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, including during emergency conditions.
Clean laundry-room floors and surfaces using appropriate cleaning and disinfecting solutions; dispose of waste properly and keep work areas free of hazards.
Follow proper procedures when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and other solutions, and comply with safety and hygiene measures to protect residents and staff.
Report complaints of missing property to the supervisor and turn in found items.
Report occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals according to facility policy.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice and abilities.