Laundry Aide

Career Guide

A Laundry Aide supports clean, safe, and well-stocked linens and garments in settings like nursing homes, hospitals, and hotels. The role focuses on sorting, washing, drying, folding, and delivering items while following hygiene and safety standards.

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Key Responsibilities

Sort laundry by type, color, and care requirements
Operate washers, dryers, and pressing equipment
Measure and add detergents and cleaning chemicals safely
Remove stains using approved methods
Fold, stack, and package linens and garments
Label and track personal clothing and facility linens
Deliver clean items to rooms or departments
Collect soiled linens using infection control practices
Inspect items for damage and report repairs or replacements
Clean and maintain laundry work areas and carts
Record basic counts and complete simple logs
Follow safety rules for heat, lifting, and chemical handling

Top Skills for Success

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Reliability

Teamwork

Customer Service

Safe Lifting

Infection Control

Chemical Safety

Laundry Equipment Operation

Stain Removal

Linen Handling

Basic Record Keeping

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Laundry Lead

Laundry Supervisor

Environmental Services Aide

Housekeeping Supervisor

Linen Room Attendant

Transition Opportunities

Central Supply Technician

Patient Transporter

Facilities Assistant

Warehouse Associate

Custodial Lead

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Infection ControlChemical SafetyLaundry Equipment OperationStain RemovalBasic Record KeepingPrioritization

Development SuggestionsLearn site-specific hygiene rules, practice safe chemical handling, and ask for cross-training on equipment settings, stain treatment, and linen tracking. Build a simple routine for sorting, labeling, and end-of-shift counts to reduce errors.

Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry Level$24,000 to $32,000 per year

Mid Level$28,000 to $38,000 per year

Senior Level$34,000 to $45,000 per year

Growth Trend

Steady demand, driven by ongoing needs in healthcare and hospitality, with additional openings from turnover and seasonal staffing.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

Genesis HealthCareHCA HealthcareEncompass HealthMarriott InternationalHiltonHyattAramarkSodexoCompass GroupServiceMaster

Industry Sectors

Skilled Nursing FacilitiesHospitalsAssisted LivingHotelsResortsUniform ServicesCommercial Laundry ServicesFacilities Services Providers

Recommended Next Steps

Get trained on infection control procedures used at your workplace

Complete basic chemical safety training and review safety data sheets

Ask a supervisor to verify correct machine settings for common linen types

Practice a consistent sorting and labeling process to reduce lost items

Track quality metrics such as rewash rate and missing item reports

Request cross-training in linen distribution and inventory counts

Update your resume with equipment used, volumes handled, and quality results