Laundry Aid

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

Under direction and supervision of the Environmental Supervisor, the Laundry Aide performs full range of laundry services to maintain clothing and linen supplies in clean serviceable condition. Functions within strictly defined practices and procedures with little latitude for variation or change. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Gather soiled laundry from various locations throughout the facility and transport to laundry area according to established procedures and schedules.
2. Sort soiled laundry by color, fabric, type, etc., and prepare for washing by pre-soaking/spotting as needed and according to established procedures.
3. Load washers and dryers to proper capacity, set proper cycle/time/temperature, dispense proper detergents/chemicals or set dispensing equipment, according to procedures and instructions.
4. Neatly fold/hang/stack items from dryer specific to different types of items, fabric content, size, etc.
5. Recognize items in need of repair or beyond repair; “withhold” items beyond repair/in need of replacement and reports to supervisor.
6. Distribute clean laundry to general storage areas and resident rooms according to established procedures and time frames, and in accordance with residents’ rights and facility loss/theft control practices.
7. Maintain washers/dryers/other equipment and laundry area in clean, proper operating condition according to established schedules and procedures.
8. Perform established infection control, universal precautions, and safety procedures in a) transporting/handling/processing/storing soiled and clean laundry; b) use and storage of laundry and cleaning chemicals; and, c) disposal of refuse and waste materials
9. Follow material safety data sheets (MSDS).
10. Follow schedules for the laundry department.
11. Follow laundry procedures in accordance with facility policy.
12. Follow waste disposal procedures in accordance with facility policy.
13. Use laundry supplies properly and efficiently.