Laundry Aide

Mary Health of the Sick; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Health of the Sick is seeking a detail‑oriented laundry associate to manage soiled and clean linens in a healthcare setting. You will sort fabrics, operate commercial washers and dryers, and follow infection prevention practices to protect residents and staff.

Responsibilities include handling residents' belongings with care, maintaining supplies, and keeping the laundry area organized. Training provided; reliable schedule adherence is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous laundry experience in healthcare, senior living, hotel, or commercial laundry preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions and safety directions.
• 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 belongings.
• Availability to work the posted schedule.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport soiled laundry using designated containers and procedures.
• Sort linens and clothing by fabric type, care instructions, and facility procedures.
• Operate commercial washers and dryers safely, using approved cycles and products.
• Follow infection prevention practices, separating clean and soiled laundry and performing hand hygiene.
• 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 mislabeled items.
• Maintain adequate linen supplies and report shortages.
• Keep laundry room, equipment, carts, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Follow safe chemical handling instructions and report hazards promptly.
• Complete assigned tasks and required logs accurately and on time.
• Attend required training and assist with related duties as assigned.

Skills

Laundry experience

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Dependable attendance

Communication with residents

Tools

Commercial washers/dryers

Job description

Mary Health of the Sick

• 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