Laundry Aide

The Villages on MacArthur•Irving, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Aide at The Villages on MacArthur in Irving, Texas, collects, sorts, washes, dries, folds, and distributes facility linens and residents’ clothing in accordance with infection-control, safety, and sanitation standards. The role helps maintain an adequate supply of clean, properly handled linens and personal clothing to support residents’ comfort, dignity, and care. The Laundry Aide also maintains a clean and sanitary laundry work area, handles contaminated laundry according to established procedures, uses appropriate personal protective equipment, and respects residents’ privacy and confidentiality. The position may assist with other housekeeping or environmental services duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Dependable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect resident privacy.
Knowledge and understanding of how to properly use cleaning chemicals according to Safety Data Sheets.
Ability to use proper safety equipment and tools to identify safety hazards and follow the community’s safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in laundry operations is preferred.
Previous laundry, housekeeping, environmental services, healthcare, hospitality, or commercial laundry experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Collect soiled linens, towels, blankets, resident clothing, and other washable items from designated areas throughout the facility.
Sort laundry by fabric type, color, soil level, and infection-control procedures.
Safely operate commercial washers, dryers, irons, steamers, folding equipment, and other laundry equipment.
Use detergents, disinfectants, stain removers, and other laundry chemicals according to manufacturer instructions and facility policies.
Inspect laundry for stains, damage, or items requiring special handling, and pre-treat stained items using approved products and procedures.
Wash, dry, fold, hang, and organize clean linens and resident clothing.
Return clean resident clothing and personal items to the appropriate residents or designated locations.
Maintain adequate supplies of clean facility linens, including sheets, blankets, towels, washcloths, and gowns.
Label and identify resident clothing and personal belongings as required.
Keep the laundry room, equipment, work surfaces, storage areas, and surrounding areas clean, organized, and sanitary.
Follow established procedures for handling contaminated or infectious laundry and use appropriate personal protective equipment when handling soiled or contaminated items.
Maintain confidentiality and respect resident privacy and dignity.
Follow facility policies and procedures, including infection prevention and control, OSHA, safety, and emergency procedures.
Assist with other housekeeping or environmental services duties as assigned.