Laundry Aide

BASIC FUNCTION

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• 1. Collects soiled linens, sorts linen removing stained or damaged pieces.
• 2. Washes and dries linens. .
• 3. Promptly removes linens from dryers and sorts.
• 4. Hangs all clothes that needs to be hung.
• 5. Fold resident’s clothes including underwear, socks, tee-shirts, gowns/PJs and puts in designated storage bins/containers, etc...
• 6. Irons clothing items if needed.
• 7. Folds, counts and stacks/stores linens, etc., according to policy.
• 8. Keeps shelves organized and free of debris.
• 9. Fills emergency requisitions for extra linens.
• 10. Assesses linen needs and informs supervisor of linens taken out of service.
• 11. Washes, dries and distributes resident’s personal clothing as directed by supervisor.
• 12. Will store in designated container all resident’s clothing and linens that are in need of repairs.
• 13. Keeps equipment and work areas clean as needed and as scheduled.
• 14. Follows infection control policies and procedures.
• 15. Ensures resident’s rights
• 16. Attends inservice training and other related duties as required.
• 17. Participates in Performance Improvement process and Project Teams as needed.
• 18. Performs other duties as directed by supervisor
• SUPERVISION RECEIVED
• Laundry Aide receives supervision from the Laundry Supervisor.
• SUPERVISION EXERCISED
• Laundry Aide has no supervision responsibilities.

EDUCATION