AL - Laundry Aide

The Laundry Aide is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and proper care of linens, towels, and residents’ personal clothing in a healthcare, long-term care, or assisted living facility. This role involves washing, drying, folding, and distributing laundry while maintaining high standards of hygiene and sanitation. The Laundry Aide plays a key role in providing a comfortable, safe, and pleasant environment for residents and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Laundry Processing:

  • Collect, sort, and wash linens, towels, and residents’ personal clothing according to facility protocols.
  • Operate washing machines, dryers, and other laundry equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Ensure laundry is washed, dried, and folded in a timely manner, paying attention to specific care instructions (e.g., delicate items or special laundry needs).
  • Iron and press clothing and linens as necessary to ensure neat appearance.

• Linen and Laundry Distribution:

  • Deliver clean linens and clothing to resident rooms and designated areas, ensuring that each resident receives their personal laundry items.
  • Monitor and stock linen closets and supply areas to ensure an adequate supply of clean linens is available at all times.
  • Collect soiled linens from resident rooms, common areas, and designated locations throughout the facility.

• Maintain Laundry Equipment and Supplies:

  • Regularly clean and maintain laundry equipment, ensuring it is in good working condition.
  • Report any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to the maintenance department promptly.
  • Monitor inventory of laundry supplies, including detergent, fabric softeners, and other cleaning products, and notify the supervisor when supplies need to be replenished.

• Infection Control and Safety:

  • Follow established protocols for handling soiled and contaminated laundry, adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Ensure that laundry handling, washing, and drying processes meet health and safety regulations to minimize the risk of infection.
  • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling soiled laundry and during cleaning tasks.

• Resident and Staff Interaction:

  • Interact professionally and courteously with residents and staff, ensuring their laundry needs are met in a timely and respectful manner.
  • Address any resident concerns regarding their laundry or personal items and resolve issues as needed.
  • Ensure residents’ clothing is labeled properly to prevent mix-ups and that personal laundry is returned to the correct resident.