Daily Responsibilities – Laundry Aide (SNF)
- Collecting laundry: Pick up soiled linens, towels, and residents’ personal clothing from units according to schedule; transport safely using carts while following infection control protocols.
- Sorting items: Separate laundry by type, fabric, color, and level of soiling; identify and properly handle contaminated or isolation items per facility guidelines.
- Operating equipment: Load and run washers and dryers using correct settings, detergents, and chemicals; monitor cycles to ensure proper cleaning and sanitation.
- Folding and finishing: Fold, stack, and prepare clean linens and garments; ensure items are neat, undamaged, and ready for use.
- Labeling and organization: Maintain proper labeling of residents’ personal clothing; organize items for accurate return and storage.
- Distribution: Deliver clean linens to nursing units and return residents’ personal clothing to appropriate rooms in a timely manner.
- Quality checks: Inspect items for stains, damage, or wear; rewash or remove from service as needed; notify supervisor of unusable items.
- Infection control compliance: Follow all safety and hygiene procedures, including use of PPE, proper handling of soiled/contaminated linens, and adherence to OSHA and facility standards.
- Maintaining work area: Keep laundry room clean, organized, and stocked; clean lint traps, carts, and equipment daily.
- Supply management: Monitor inventory of detergents, chemicals, and linen supplies; report shortages.
- Communication: Work with nursing staff to ensure resident needs are met; report lost/missing items or special requests.
This role is essential to maintaining a clean, safe environment and supporting resident comfort and care.
