Laundry Aide HCC

PruittHealth; Ashburn (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is hiring a Laundry Aide to tend laundering machines and prepare linens for patient care. The role involves loading washers, adding detergents, and moving items to dryers with careful attention to cycle times and safety procedures.

Candidates will sort, fold, and store clothing and linens, ensuring items are ready for patient use. On-the-job training is provided; prior healthcare laundering experience is a plus. This position supports a clean, safe hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Experience in healthcare laundering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate washing machines and dryers for patient linens and garments.
• Sort and fold laundry to ensure correct placement and storage.
• Deliver and organize clean items to designated areas.
• Ensure linen carts and work areas are clean and disinfected.
• Follow MSDS guidelines and chemical handling procedures.
• Report equipment issues to maintenance."],
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Skills

Laundry operations

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laundry equipment

Job description

Job Description - Laundry Aide HCC (2612768)

Laundry Aide HCC - 2612768

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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