Healthcare Laundry Technician — Linen Specialist

AdamsPlace; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation in Cookeville, TN is seeking a dedicated Laundry Attendant responsible for sorting, loading, unloading and folding linens, while ensuring clean and organized laundry areas. You will operate standard and commercial laundry machines, follow instructions, and report equipment issues to the supervisor.

This is a full-time role supporting patient care and facility operations. The position requires physical stamina, lifting 30–40 pounds and standing most of the shift,

Qualifications

• Must read Standard English.
• Must operate standard and commercial laundry machinery.
• Must understand and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Report to laundry at the assigned time and gather dirty laundry as instructed.
• Load washers with dirty linens and prepare linen for morning change.
• Keep dirty linen separate from clean linen at all times.
• Check water temperature of each washing machine to be sure it is at least 150°.
• Clean all lint traps in accordance with center policy or at least once per shift.
• Check levels of laundry detergents, softeners and bleach according to center policy.
• Operate washing machines and dryers per center policy and procedures.
• Removed dry clothes from dryer, fold and store in accordance with center policy.
• Inform supervisor of any problems with equipment so that repairs can be made.
• Shut down all equipment in laundry in accordance with center policy when fire alarm sounds.
• Other duties which may be assigned from time to time.
• Be familiar with and follow all federal, state and center policies and procedures.
• Work safely, following proper procedures when using chemical agents.

Skills

read English

operate laundry machinery

follow instructions

Job description

National HealthCare Corporation in Cookeville, TN is seeking a dedicated Laundry Attendant responsible for sorting, loading, unloading and folding linens, while ensuring clean and organized laundry areas. You will operate standard and commercial laundry machines, follow instructions, and report equipment issues to the supervisor.

This is a full-time role supporting patient care and facility operations. The position requires physical stamina, lifting 30–40 pounds and standing most of the shift,