Laundry Aide HCC

PruittHealth; LaFayette (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in Georgia-LaFayette is seeking a dedicated Laundry Aide to operate laundering equipment and handle patient linens with care. You will load washers, apply detergents, manage drying cycles, and transfer clean items to storage areas, ensuring proper labeling and handling.

The role requires a High School diploma (preferred) and on-the-job training; prior healthcare laundry experience is a plus. This is a full-time, first-shift position with on-site work in Georgia.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Tends laundering machines to clean patient linens and personal items.
• Loads articles and adds detergent or cleaning agents.
• Transports finished laundry to designated storage areas.
• Sorts dry articles by identification numbers or type.
• Maintains a clean and organized laundry area and reports repairs.

Skills

Laundry operations

Healthcare laundering

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Job 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.

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

• 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 that patients/residents clothes are ready to wear, not in disrepair and put in proper place
• Understands functions of various soaps and bleaches
• Follows precautions as stated on MSDS for all chemicals used
• Washes and dries clothes and linens
• Keeps equipment clean and follows cleaning schedules
• Maintains a clean and organized area; sweeps and mops laundry area
• Reports any needed repairs to maintenance department
• Operates large filters according to established schedules
• Ensures proper handling of soiled laundry items
• Cleans and disinfects linen carts as required per policy and procedure
• Empties washers and dryers as requested/necessary
• Operates water, gas, and electric cutoff switches and valves
• Understands the proper process for stain removal

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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Job

Laundry

Primary Location

Georgia-LaFayette

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

1st Shift

Job Posting

Aug 25, 2026, 1:50:01 PM

Work Locations

PruittHealth - Shepherd Hills