Laundry Aide

Journey Skilled Nursing • Roberta, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Aide is responsible for carrying out all laundry duties as directed by the supervisor, adhering to department policies and procedures. This role ensures that daily work and cleaning schedules are followed, and that all laundry equipment is used correctly and safely. The position requires sensitivity to resident privacy and individual needs, strict adherence to infection control policies and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The Laundry Aide also coordinates laundry services with nursing, maintains adequate supplies, and ensures proper documentation is completed daily. Key tasks include collecting, sorting, washing, pressing, folding, and distributing laundry, as well as maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The role also involves managing chemical use, reporting equipment issues, and handling resident property concerns.

Requirements

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform tasks with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to handle soiled laundry and chemicals.
• Knowledge of infection control policies.
• Knowledge of proper use of PPE.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ability to operate and maintain laundry equipment.
• Ability to mix chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions properly.
• Ability to report equipment malfunctions and supply needs.
• Ability to handle resident property concerns.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting.
• Previous laundry experience.

Responsibilities

• Carries out all laundry duties as directed by supervisor according to required department policies and procedures.
• Ensures that daily work/cleaning schedules are followed.
• Ensures that all laundry equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition.
• Reports any equipment defect to the Supervisor/Maintenance Director.
• Practices sensitivity to the privacy and individual needs of the residents.
• Adheres to infection control policies at all times.
• Adheres to correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Ensures all necessary documentation is completed daily.
• Coordinates daily laundry services in collaboration with nursing services when performing routine assignments.
• Performs specific/assigned tasks in accordance with daily work assignments and established laundry procedures.
• Ensures that an adequate supply of laundry/linen supplies are maintained in designated areas to meet the residents’ daily needs.
• Collects, sorts, and weighs soiled laundry, linen, clothing, etc., and places items in the appropriate containers or assigned areas.
• Monitors detergent, fabric softener, and other laundry product levels, and reports any shortages.
• Sorts soiled laundry, linen, clothing, etc., and separates items that need special stain removal or treatment.
• Sorts, counts, and washes soiled laundry, linen, clothing, etc., in accordance with established procedures.
• Presses/irons clothing as instructed.
• Folds, counts, stacks, hangs, and distributes clean laundry, linen, clothing, etc., to residents daily or as instructed.
• Assures that clean laundry, linen, clothing, etc., is distributed to designated areas during emergency conditions.
• Ensures that floors are clean, swept, dusted, and damp/wet mopped in the laundry room.
• Removes any dust, dirt, grease, etc., from equipment or floor surfaces utilizing proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
• Discards any waste/trash into proper receptacles.
• Keeps work area(s) free of hazardous conditions such as spills, excess carts, supplies, equipment, etc.
• Reports equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to the supervisor.
• Ensures equipment is clean and properly stored at the end of the shift.
• Follows proper procedures when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used in the work area.
• Complies with appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
• Reports any complaints of missing property to the supervisor.
• Turns in any found items to the supervisor.
• Informs the supervisor of any supply needs.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice and abilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED