Laundry Aide

Acatnorwood; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

401(k) Retirement Plan

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

AristaCare is seeking a Laundry Attendant to operate laundry equipment safely and manage linen handling within a healthcare setting. Join a team focused on infection prevention and sanitation, using PPE and proper chemical handling to keep facilities clean and compliant.

The role emphasizes reliability, organization, and the ability to perform physical duties, with opportunities to grow within a hospital-like laundry environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience preferred, but entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.
• Experience in healthcare, SNF, LTC, or institutional cleaning is a plus.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and cross-contamination prevention.
• Must be reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Must be able to safely operate laundry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate laundry equipment safely and properly.
• Sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute linens and other laundry items.
• Follow proper linen-handling and infection-prevention procedures.
• Use PPE and laundry chemicals safely and appropriately.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the laundry area.
• Follow procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
• Keep laundry supplies and work areas organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on facility needs.

Skills

Laundry equipment

Infection prevention

PPE usage

Sanitation standards

Detail orientation

Job description

This is an official AristaCare Talent Acquisition job posting. Candidates who apply through this posting will work directly with our in-house Talent Acquisition Team throughout the recruitment process — not through a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.

Responsibilities

• Operate laundry equipment safely and properly.

• Sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute linens and other laundry items.

• Follow proper linen-handling and infection-prevention procedures.

• Use PPE and laundry chemicals safely and appropriately.

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the laundry area.

• Follow procedures to prevent cross-contamination.

• Keep laundry supplies and work areas organized.

• Perform other duties as assigned based on facility needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in laundry services, housekeeping, environmental services, healthcare, hospitality, or institutional cleaning preferred.

• 1 year of experience preferred, but entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.

• Prior healthcare/SNF/LTC laundry experience is a plus.

• Knowledge of infection prevention, linen handling, PPE, sanitation, cross-contamination prevention, and proper use of laundry chemicals preferred.

• Must be reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.

• Must be able to safely operate laundry equipment and perform the physical duties required for the position.

We are proud to offer:

• Competitive rates

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision)

• Paid time off