LAUNDRY AIDE

Essential Job Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

• Perform day-to-day laundry functions as assigned.
• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established laundry procedures.
• Assure that clean laundry, linen, garments, etc., are distributed to designated areas as instructed

during emergency conditions.

• Assure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.
• Ensure that work/cleaning schedules for equipment are followed.
• Report all accidents/incidents in a timely manner to your supervisor.
• Coordinate daily laundry services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in

resident living areas.

• Assist with department orientation training for new staff.
• Attend departmental and staff meetings.
• Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment.
• Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Follow established policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs.
• Ensure that infection control policies and procedures are maintained when performing laundry

procedures.

• Discard sharps into designated container.

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• Dispose of all types of refuse daily in accordance with established sanitation procedures.
• Ensure adequate laundry/linen supplies are maintained.
• Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shif