Hospital Laundry Specialist

PruittHealth; Ridgeway (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth seeks a Laundry Aide to manage laundering of sheets, blankets, towels, and patient belongings. You will load, wash, and dry items, then sort and store them while following safety and MSDS guidelines. Attention to cleanliness and proper handling of textiles is essential.

Responsibilities include folding and delivering laundry, maintaining equipment, and ensuring articles are ready for use. On-the-job training is provided and prior healthcare laundering exposure is preferred.

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 preferred

Job description

PruittHealth seeks a Laundry Aide to manage laundering of sheets, blankets, towels, and patient belongings. You will load, wash, and dry items, then sort and store them while following safety and MSDS guidelines. Attention to cleanliness and proper handling of textiles is essential.

Responsibilities include folding and delivering laundry, maintaining equipment, and ensuring articles are ready for use. On-the-job training is provided and prior healthcare laundering exposure is preferred.