Laundry Aide

IntersectHC; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

IntersectHC is seeking a Laundry Aide to sort, wash, dry, and deliver linens within a resident care setting. You will operate laundry machinery, monitor cycles, and ensure linen quality while maintaining infection control standards.

The role includes potential cross-training in housekeeping and requires effective communication with residents and staff, reliable attendance, and adherence to HIPAA and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Previous laundry experience in industrial or commercial setting beneficial.
• Must have knowledge of laundry machines and chemical cleaning solutions.
• Must be able to complete two loads of laundry per hour.
• Communicate effectively with elderly or disabled residents, other employees, and visitors.
• Dependable and work independently as well as under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Sort soiled laundry and presoak as required.
• Load washers with items, select cycles and water temperature.
• Load dryers and set drying temperature, time, and cycle.
• Sort and fold clean laundry for storage or distribution.
• Deliver resident laundry to rooms and check for repairs.
• Follow Infection Control procedures for laundering isolation linens.
• Wash drapes and privacy curtains as scheduled.
• Escort soiled carts to holding area.
• Perform routine cleaning of laundry area per schedule.
• Use equipment and supplies safely to avoid injury.
• Maintain personal hygiene and uniform compliance.
• Attend staff meetings and report equipment concerns.

Skills

Laundry machines knowledge

Chemical cleaning solutions

Two loads per hour

Effective communication

Dependable; work independently

Education

High School or equivalent

Previous laundry experience (beneficial)

Job description

Job Title: Laundry Aide

Location: All

Department: Housekeeping/Laundry

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Housekeeping Supervisor

Revised Date: 10/15/2026

Position Summary:

Laundry workers collect and sort soiled linen, load and unload machines, and fold clean linen. They distribute linens to residents while contributing to team efforts and professionally interacting with residents, visitors, and team members.

Willingness to cross train in housekeeping as well.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sort soiled laundry and presoak as required.

• Items are to be weighed and loaded into washers. Select the appropriate cycle and water temperature. Add suitable laundering chemical in accordance with item being washed.

• Once washed, load wet linens into dryer and select appropriate drying temperature, time, and cycle according to linen type.

• Sort and fold clean laundry for storage or distribute to linen carts in storage rooms.

• Resident’s personal laundry is to be pressed and folded then delivered to resident rooms using clean linen carts. Check these items for repair or replacement needs as well as identification labels.

• Follow Infection Control procedures for laundering isolation linens and clothing.

• Drapes and privacy curtains are to washed monthly, quarterly, and as scheduled.

• Escort soiled linen carts to solid linen holding area

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual cleaning of laundry department. This includes floors, sinks, machines, lint traps, and carts according to the schedule.

• Use and store equipment and supplies appropriately and safely to avoid injury.

• Maintain good personal hygiene and adhere to uniform requirements.

• Attend staff meetings and in-services as required.

• Keep the Environmental Services Manager informed of pertinent events or equipment concerns.

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

• Adheres to Patient Rights and reports suspected deviations to charge nurse or administration.

• Perform other tasks as required.

Required/Desired Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.

• Previous laundry experience in industrial or commercial setting beneficial

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Must have knowledge of laundry machines and chemical cleaning solutions.

• Must be able to complete two loads of laundry per hour.

• Communicate effectively with elderly or disabled residents, other employees, and visitors.

• Dependable and work independently as well as under supervision.

Other Special Requirements:

• Tolerate frequent exposure to blood, body tissues, and bodily fluids with occasional exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases. As well as, frequent exposure to laundry chemicals. Frequent exposure to latex, and plastic materials used for personal protective equipment.