<p>A Laundry Aide in a nursing home is responsible for maintaining a clean and odor-free environment, primarily by managing the laundry process. This includes collecting soiled linens, sorting and washing laundry, drying and folding items, and distributing clean laundry back to resident areas. Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Collecting Soiled Linens: </li></ul> <p>Gathering dirty laundry from various areas of the facility, including resident rooms, common areas, and other designated spaces.</p> <p>Sorting and Processing Laundry:</p> <ul> <li>Sorting laundry by type (e.g., linens, resident clothing), and potentially by stain severity or specific needs. </li></ul> <p>Operating Laundry Equipment:</p> <ul> <li>Operating washing machines, dryers, and other laundry equipment according to established procedures. </li></ul> <p>Drying and Folding Laundry:</p> <ul> <li>Transferring laundry from washers to dryers, and folding and stacking clean items. </li></ul> <p>Distributing Clean Laundry:</p> <ul> <li>Delivering clean linens and resident clothing back to the designated areas for storage and use. </li></ul> <p>Maintaining a Clean Laundry Room:</p> <ul> <li>Keeping the laundry area and equipment clean and organized, including cleaning sorting and soiled linen tubs. </li></ul> <p>Other Duties:</p> <ul> <li>May include stocking linen closets, replenishing laundry supplies, and assisting with other housekeeping tasks as needed. </li></ul>