Laundry Aide HCC

Pruitthealth Corporation; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,572,800; Full time

Job summary

Pruitthealth Corporation is seeking a Laundry Aide to operate laundering machines, sort and fold linens, and deliver clean items to patient areas. The role requires attention to cleanliness and adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities include sorting, washing, drying, and disinfecting linens, maintaining a clean laundry area, and reporting maintenance issues. Equal opportunity employer; prior healthcare laundering experience is preferred."

Qualifications

• High School Degree preferred.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Previous experience in healthcare laundering processes (Preferred).

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 clothes are ready to wear and properly stored.
• Uses various soaps and bleaches appropriately.
• Follows MSDS precautions for chemicals used.
• Washes and dries clothes and linens.
• Keeps laundry area clean and organized; follows schedules.
• Reports needed repairs to maintenance.
• Operates large filters per schedules.
• Terminology: proper handling of soiled laundry items.
• Cleans and disinfects linen carts per policy.
• Empties washers and dryers as requested.
• Operates water, gas, and electric cutoff switches and valves.
• Understands stain removal processes.

Education

High School Degree preferred

Job description

Job Description - Laundry Aide HCC (2609384)

Laundry Aide HCC - 2609384

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.

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