Laundry Aide

Mary Health of the Sick; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Health of the Sick is seeking a Laundry Aide to collect and transport soiled laundry, sort linens, and operate commercial washers and dryers in a healthcare setting. The role emphasizes infection control, cleanliness, and careful handling of resident belongings.

The position requires ability to follow instructions, maintain organized work flow, and attend required trainings. Work is performed on-site in Thousand Oaks, CA, with exposure to chemicals and physical tasks such as lifting and

Qualifications

• Previous laundry experience in healthcare or similar setting preferred.
• Ability to follow work instructions and care labels.
• Organize daily tasks and work efficiently under supervision.
• Strong emphasis on cleanliness and detail.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport soiled laundry using designated containers.
• Sort linens by fabric type and care instructions; follow facility procedures.
• Operate washers and dryers with approved cycles and products.
• Maintain infection prevention practices and proper hand hygiene.
• Fold, store, and distribute clean linens promptly.
• Check resident clothing labels and return items appropriately.
• Handle residents' belongings with care and report missing or damaged items.
• Keep laundry area and equipment clean and organized.
• Follow safe chemical handling and report hazards.

Skills

Laundry basics

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

• Collect and transport soiled laundry using designated containers and procedures.

• Sort linens and clothing according to fabric type, care instructions, and facility procedures.

• Operate commercial washers and dryers safely, using approved cycles and laundry products.

• Follow infection prevention practices, including separating clean and soiled laundry, performing hand hygiene, and wearing appropriate protective equipment.

• Fold, organize, store, and distribute clean linens promptly.

• Check resident clothing labels and return personal items to the correct resident.

• Handle residents' belongings with care and report missing, damaged, or improperly labeled items.

• Maintain adequate linen supplies and report shortages.

• Keep the laundry room, equipment, carts, and storage areas clean and organized.

• Follow instructions for safe chemical handling and report equipment problems or hazards promptly

• Complete assigned tasks and required logs accurately and on time.

• Attend required training and assist with other related duties as assigned.

• Qualifications and Requirements

  • Previous laundry experience in a healthcare, senior living, hotel, or commercial laundry setting is preferred.

  • Ability to understand and follow work instructions, clothing care labels, and safety directions.

  • Ability to organize daily tasks and work efficiently with appropriate supervision.

  • Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.

  • Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a cooperative attitude.

  • Respectful communication with residents, families, and coworkers.

  • Commitment to protecting residents' privacy, dignity, and personal belongings.

  • Availability to work the posted schedule.

  Physical Requirements and Work Environment

  Work involves frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, repetitive folding, handling laundry, and pushing or pulling laundry carts. The employee must be able to perform the essential duties safely, with or without reasonable accommodation. The position involves exposure to heat, humidity, laundry chemicals, and soiled linens; required safety procedures and protective equipment must be used