Laundry Aide

Overview

Performs general laundry duties and distributes clean laundry to nursing units.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following tasks and assignments

• Follow oral and written instructions
• Follow material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Follow schedule for laundry department
• Adjust water temperature valves to maintain required temperatures
• Handle clean and soiled laundry appropriately
• Identify and report garments or linens in ill repair to supervisor
• Collect soiled laundry.
• Sort laundry and linens and ensure they are washed in the proper cycle.
• Follow proper cleaning and infection control procedures to ensure sanitary conditions.

10. Distribute neat, clean laundry and personal resident clothing.

• Keep equipment and work areas clean.
• Abides by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan.

13. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED.
• A minimum of one (1) year housekeeping experience in a long- term care setting preferred