Laundry Aide

Title: Laundry Worker 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Shift: 1st, 8a-4:30pm

Overtime or extended hours may be required 

Reports to: Facilities Director 

Department: Facilities 

Employment Status: Full-Time 

Supervisory Responsibilities: No 

Location: Ardenwoods 

Date Created/Last Evaluated: May 2026 

Salary: 

Summary: The Laundry Worker is responsible for ensuring an adequate supply of clean linens, garments, and personal clothing for residents and departments throughout the community. This position operates laundry equipment safely and efficiently while maintaining infection control, sanitation, and safety standards. The Laundry Worker supports resident comfort and quality of life through accurate handling, processing, distribution, and organization of linens and clothing in a senior living environment. 

Qualification Requirements 

• N/A 

Preferred Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred. 

• Previous laundry, housekeeping, environmental services, hospitality, or healthcare experience. 

• Experience working in a senior living, healthcare, hotel, or institutional laundry setting. 

• Familiarity with commercial laundry equipment and chemical handling procedures. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• Knowledge of basic laundry operations, linen handling, and infection control practices. 

• Ability to safely operate washers, dryers, and related laundry equipment. 

• Ability to organize, sort, fold, hang, and distribute linens and garments accurately. 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify damaged items or equipment concerns. 

• Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in laundry and storage areas. 

• Ability to communicate professionally and work cooperatively with residents, families, visitors, and team members. 

• Ability to manage workload efficiently in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and maintain dependable attendance. 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

•  N/A 

Essential Functions 

• Sort, wash, dry, fold, hang, and distribute linens, towels, garments, blankets, and resident personal clothing according to established procedures. 

• Operate commercial washers, dryers, and laundry dispensing systems using proper settings, load sizes, chemicals, and safety practices. 

• Maintain linen carts, storage areas, and supply levels to ensure adequate inventory throughout the community. 

• Deliver clean linens and resident clothing to designated locations in a timely and organized manner. 

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of laundry areas, equipment, floors, carts, and workspaces. 

• Follow infection control, universal precautions, and hazardous materials procedures during handling and processing of soiled linens and clothing. 

• Monitor laundry equipment for proper operation and report malfunctions, maintenance concerns, or safety hazards promptly. 

• Support resident dignity and confidentiality by properly handling personal belongings and resident-related items. 

• Work cooperatively with nursing, housekeeping, environmental services, and other departments to support operational needs. 

• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including HIPAA and the Code of Conduct, completing required training and reporting concerns promptly.