Laundry Aide HCC

Pruitthealth Corporation; Bamberg (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pruitthealth Corporation is seeking a Laundry Aide to assist with laundering sheets, blankets, and resident clothing. You will operate washers and dryers, sort items, and ensure clean, ready-to-wear laundry for patients.

The role includes handling soaps and chemicals safely and maintaining a tidy work area. On-the-job training is provided, with a preference for candidates who have prior experience in healthcare laundering.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Folds and sorts laundry (blankets, sheets, towels, clothing).
• Hangs clothes on racks by name and number.
• Delivers patient/resident laundry to designated areas.
• Ensures clothes are ready to wear and in good condition.
• Uses appropriate soaps and bleaches safely.
• Follows MSDS precautions for chemicals used.
• Washes and dries clothes and linens.
• Keeps laundry equipment clean and maintained.
• Maintains a clean, organized laundry area; sweeps and mops.
• Reports repairs needed to maintenance.
• Operates large filters on schedule.
• Handles soiled laundry properly.
• Disinfects linen carts per policy.
• Empties washers and dryers as needed.
• Operates water, gas and electric shutoffs correctly.
• Understands stain removal processes.

Skills

Healthcare laundering

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description - Laundry Aide HCC (2611970)

Laundry Aide HCC - 2611970

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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