Laundry Aide HCC

PruittHealth; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is hiring a Laundry Aide HCC to operate washing and drying machines, sort and deliver patient laundry, and maintain a clean, organized laundry area. You will handle chemicals safely, manage stains, and ensure garments are ready for use.

On-the-job training is provided; prior healthcare laundering experience is preferred. High school diploma preferred. This role supports patient care by keeping linens clean and available across facilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Folds and sorts laundry (blankets, sheets, towels, and personal clothing).
• Hangs clothes on racks by name and number.
• Delivers patient/resident laundry to designated areas.
• Ensures clothes are ready to wear and undamaged.
• Operates soaps and bleaches safely per MSDS guidance.
• Washes and dries clothes and linens; follows cleaning schedules.
• Keeps laundry area clean and organized; reports repairs.
• Empties washers/dryers as needed; handles soiled items properly.
• Operates large filters according to schedule.
• Performs routine maintenance of equipment and carts.
• Maintains proper storage and handling of laundry items.
• Cleans and disinfects linen carts as required.
• Manages cutoff switches/valves where applicable.
• Follows policy procedures for stain removal.

Skills

Laundry operations

Equipment handling

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Job description

Job Description - Laundry Aide HCC (2611237)

Laundry Aide HCC - 2611237

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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