Laundry Aide

Aura Care Group; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Care Group is seeking a Laundry Attendant for a nursing home/long-term care facility. You will sort, wash, dry, and fold residents’ clothing and linens; deliver clean laundry to resident rooms; maintain the laundry area; and operate washers and dryers while adhering to infection control guidelines and PPE requirements.

This role requires attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare setting, strong organizational skills, and physical stamina to lift and stand for extended

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infection control practices and safety standards.
• Attention to detail when handling residents’ personal items.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, bend and stand for long periods.
• Compassion and respect in a resident-centered environment.
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry, and fold residents’ clothing, bedding, towels, and facility linens.
• Follow infection control and sanitation guidelines to prevent the spread of illness.
• Handle soiled laundry safely, including items contaminated with bodily fluids.
• Operate and maintain commercial washers, dryers, and laundry equipment.
• Label and organize residents’ personal clothing to ensure proper return.
• Deliver clean laundry to resident rooms and nursing units in a timely manner.
• Inspect linens and clothing for stains, damage, or wear and rewash or report as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laundry room.
• Monitor inventory of linens and report shortages or supply needs.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of chemicals and PPE.

Skills

Infection control

Attention to detail

Healthcare environment

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Compassion

Teamwork

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Sort, wash, dry, and fold residents’ clothing, bedding, towels, and facility linens

• Follow strict infection control and sanitation guidelines to prevent the spread of illness

• Handle soiled laundry safely, including items contaminated with bodily fluids

• Operate and maintain commercial washers, dryers, and laundry equipment

• Label and organize residents’ personal clothing to ensure proper return

• Deliver clean laundry to resident rooms and nursing units in a timely manner

• Inspect linens and clothing for stains, damage, or wear and rewash or report as needed

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laundry room

• Monitor inventory of linens and report shortages or supply needs

• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of chemicals and personal protective equipment (PPE)

Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of infection control practices and safety standards

• Attention to detail, especially when handling residents’ personal items

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Physical ability to lift, carry, bend, and stand for long periods

• Compassion and respect when working in a resident-centered environment

• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a healthcare team

Work Environment:

• Nursing home or long-term care facility

• Exposure to heat, humidity, and biohazard materials

• Requires use of PPE (gloves, gowns, etc.)

• Frequent standing, lifting, and repetitive tasks