A laundry aide is responsible for a variety of duties to ensure clean, sanitary, and well-maintained textiles and environments within facilities such as healthcare centers, nursing homes, and hotels[1]. Typical duties include washing, drying, folding, sorting, ironing, and distributing linens and residents’ clothing[1]. Laundry aides may also mend torn articles, soak contaminated items according to policy, mix dyes and bleaches, and ensure items are properly labeled and returned to the correct locations[1].
- Load articles into washers and add specified amounts of detergent or cleaning agents[1].
- Operate washing machines, dryers, and ancillary equipment, ensuring that machines are maintained and cleaned as needed[1].
- Sort laundry by type or identification numbers, fold and place clean items in appropriate storage[1].
- Transport soiled linens to the laundry area, sort, wash, dry, fold, and return them to designated areas or resident rooms[2].
- Distribute linens and personal clothing, ensuring items are properly identified for each resident or guest[3].
- Maintain supply inventory, notifying supervisors when stock is low[2].
- Clean and disinfect laundry rooms and work areas by dusting, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing[3].
- Perform minor sewing and mending tasks, removing stains, and handling delicate or contaminated items appropriately[1][4].
- Report needed repairs or maintenance to supervisors[2].
- Adhere to safety and infection control procedures, supporting a culture of cleanliness and safety[1][3].
- May assist with housekeeping duties such as cleaning resident rooms, bathrooms, public areas, disposing of trash, and maintaining floor and carpet surfaces in some facilities[2].
- Keep records of cleaned, pressed, or returned items as necessary in some roles[4].
In addition to technical duties, laundry aides are expected to demonstrate good communication skills, follow written/oral instructions, and work both independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail, time management, and the ability to meet physical demands such as lifting and standing for extended periods are essential[5][6].
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