Laundry Aide HCC

PruittHealth; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Laundry Aide to ensure the cleanliness and organization of laundry services. In this vital role, you will tend to laundering machines, sort and fold laundry, and ensure that all items are ready for patient use. Your attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness will contribute to a positive environment for patients and residents. Join a team that values your contributions and offers on-the-job training to help you succeed in this essential position. If you are passionate about supporting healthcare services and have a keen eye for detail, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training provided for all new hires.
• Preferred experience in healthcare laundering processes.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, folds, and delivers laundry items for patients/residents.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of laundry area.
• Operates and cleans laundry machines according to schedules.

Skills

Laundry Operations

Stain Removal Techniques

Chemical Safety

Education

High School Degree

Tools

Laundry Machines

Job description

Job Description - Laundry Aide HCC (2504409)

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.

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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