Healthcare Laundry Aide - Patient Linen Specialist

PruittHealth; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Laundry Aide HCC to support patient care by cleaning and sorting linens, towels, and garments using washers, dryers, and related equipment. You will follow safety procedures and maintain a clean laundry area to ensure timely delivery of clean items to patient areas.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading machines, sorting by type, applying appropriate detergents, and reporting repairs to maintenance while maintaining accurate stock and sanitation according to

Qualifications

• Must have basic manual dexterity and ability to operate laundry equipment.
• Attention to detail required for sorting and handling linens.
• Ability to follow posted procedures and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Folds and sorts laundry (blankets, sheets, towels etc.) and personal clothing items
• Hangs clothes on racks according to name and numbers.
• Delivers patient/resident’s laundry to designated areas
• Ensures that patients/residents clothes are ready to wear, not in disrepair and put in proper place
• Understands functions of various soaps and bleaches
• Follows precautions as stated on MSDS for all chemicals used
• Washes and dries clothes and linens
• Keeps equipment clean and follows cleaning schedules
• Maintains a clean and organized area; sweeps and mops laundry area
• Reports any needed repairs to maintenance department
• Operates large filters according to established schedules
• Ensures proper handling of soiled laundry items
• Cleans and disinfects linen carts as required per policy and procedure
• Empties washers and dryers as requested/necessary
• Operates water, gas, and electric cutoff switches and valves
• Understands the proper process for stain removal

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Follow directions

Education

High School Degree preferred

Job description

PruittHealth is seeking a Laundry Aide HCC to support patient care by cleaning and sorting linens, towels, and garments using washers, dryers, and related equipment. You will follow safety procedures and maintain a clean laundry area to ensure timely delivery of clean items to patient areas.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading machines, sorting by type, applying appropriate detergents, and reporting repairs to maintenance while maintaining accurate stock and sanitation according to