Laundry Aide HCC

Pruitthealth Corporation; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pruitthealth Corporation in Moultrie, Georgia is seeking a Laundry Aide responsible for managing and ensuring cleanliness of laundry items for patients. This role involves operating laundering machines, sorting and folding laundry, and maintaining a clean work environment.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school degree and is preferred to have experience in healthcare laundering processes. Safety and organization are key elements in this position, with on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to wash, dry and fold clean laundry.
• Familiarity with laundering machines and chemicals.
• Previous experience in healthcare laundering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Tends laundering machines to clean items.
• Sorts and folds laundry for patients/residents.
• Maintains cleanliness of the laundry area.

Skills

Understanding of laundry processes

Attention to detail

Ability to follow safety precautions

Education

High School Degree preferred

Job description

Job Description – Laundry Aide HCC (2608243)

Laundry Aide HCC – 2608243

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

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

Additional Information

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