Healthcare Laundry Technician

PruittHealth; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

PruittHealth in Durham, North Carolina is seeking a part-time Laundry Aide to maintain clean linens for patients and residents. You will operate washers and dryers, sort and fold laundry, and ensure items are ready for use.

This role requires the ability to follow safety procedures, understand cleaning agents, and keep a tidy, well-organized work area. On-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Degree preferred.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Previous experience in healthcare laundering processes.

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

Education

High School Degree

Job description

PruittHealth in Durham, North Carolina is seeking a part-time Laundry Aide to maintain clean linens for patients and residents. You will operate washers and dryers, sort and fold laundry, and ensure items are ready for use.

This role requires the ability to follow safety procedures, understand cleaning agents, and keep a tidy, well-organized work area. On-the-job training is provided.