Laundry Aide HCC

PruittHealth; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is hiring a Laundry Aide HCC to operate washers and dryers, sort and fold hospital laundry, and deliver clean items to patient areas. The role involves handling soiled and clean textiles safely, following MSDS precautions, and maintaining a clean laundry space.

Minimum education is a high school diploma with on-the-job training provided. Healthcare laundering experience is preferred for this position in Marietta, GA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• On-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Tends laundering machines to clean sheets, blankets, pillow coverings, and personal articles of patients.
• Loads articles in washer and adds detergent or cleaning agents.
• Delivers cleaned laundry to designated areas and keeps area clean and organized.
• Folds and sorts laundry, hangs clothes, and reports needed repairs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Laundry Aide HCC (2609155)

Job Title: Laundry Aide HCC - 2609155

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): Previous experience in healthcare laundering processes.

EEO Statement: 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.