Laundry

PruittHealth; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in Georgia is seeking a laundry associate to responsibly process linens and patient clothing. You will operate washing machines and dryers, fold and sort items, and ensure timely delivery to patient areas while maintaining strict hygiene standards.

The role requires an attention to detail, familiarity with soaps and bleaches, adherence to MSDS precautions, and the ability to work in a healthcare setting. On-site facility duties and routine housekeeping are part of the job.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Healthcare laundering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fold and sort laundry (blankets, sheets, towels, and clothing).
• Deliver patient/resident laundry to designated areas.
• Operate washers and dryers following schedules and safety guidelines.
• Maintain clean and organized laundry area; follow cleaning schedules.
• Report repairs to the maintenance department and handle soiled laundry properly.

Skills

Laundry handling

Healthcare environment

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Washing machines

Dryers

Job description

Tends laundering machines to clean sheets, blankets, pillow coverings, and personal articles of patients. Loads articles in washer and adds specified amount of detergent or other cleaning agents. Lifts clean, wet articles from washer and places them successively into wringer and dryer for measured time cycles. Sorts dry articles according to identification numbers or type. Folds and places items in appropriate storage bin.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Folds and sorts laundry (blankets, sheets, towels etc.) and personal clothing items

2. Hangs clothes on racks according to name and numbers.

3. Delivers patient/resident’s laundry to designated areas

4. Ensures that patients/residents clothes are ready to wear, not in disrepair and put in proper place

5. Understands functions of various soaps and bleaches

6. Follows precautions as stated on MSDS for all chemicals used

7. Washes and dries clothes and linens

8. Keeps equipment clean and follows cleaning schedules

9. Maintains a clean and organized area; sweeps and mops laundry area

10. Reports any needed repairs to maintenance department

11. Operates large filters according to established schedules

12. Ensures proper handling of soiled laundry items

13. Cleans and disinfects linen carts as required per policy and procedure

14. Empties washers and dryers as requested/necessary

15. Operates water, gas, and electric cutoff switches and valves

16. Understands the proper process for stain removal

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School Degree preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

On-the-job training provided

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

Previous experience in healthcare laundering processes\

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