Laundry Aide

PruittHealth; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in Fairburn, GA is seeking a Laundry Aide to operate washers/dryers, sort and deliver clean linens, and maintain a safe, organized laundry area.

The role requires basic high school education, on-the-job training, and willingness to follow department procedures and MSDS safety rules. Healthcare laundering experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school degree preferred.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Previous experience in healthcare laundering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Folds and sorts laundry (blankets, sheets, towels etc.).
• Hangs clothes on racks according to name and numbers.
• Delivers patient/resident’s laundry to designated areas.
• Ensures clothes are ready to wear and in good condition.
• Understands functions of soaps and bleaches.
• Follows MSDS precautions for chemicals used.
• Washes and dries clothes and linens.
• Keeps equipment clean and follows schedules.
• Maintains a clean, organized laundry area.
• Reports repairs to maintenance as needed.
• Operates large filters per schedule.
• Handles soiled laundry items properly.
• Cleans and disinfects linen carts as required.
• Empties washers and dryers as needed.
• Operates water, gas, and electric shutoffs.
• Understands stain removal procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Healthcare laundering

Teamwork

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description - Laundry Aide (2410692)

Laundry Aide - 2410692

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

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

Qualifications

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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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.