Laundry Aide HCC

PruittHealth; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in New Bern, North Carolina, is seeking a Laundry Aide to manage laundry tasks for patients. Responsibilities include operating laundering machines, sorting and folding laundry, and ensuring a clean work area. A high school degree is preferred, and on-the-job training will be provided. Experience in healthcare laundering processes is a plus. Join us in our commitment to caring for our patients and making a difference in their lives.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate and maintain laundering machines.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Preferred experience in healthcare laundering processes.

Responsibilities

• Tend laundering machines to clean patients' articles.
• Sort and fold laundry items.
• Ensure cleanliness of the laundry area.
• Handle soiled laundry items appropriately.

Skills

Ability to operate laundering machines

Understanding of cleaning agents

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Degree preferred

Job description

Job Description - Laundry Aide HCC (2513859)

Laundry Aide HCC - 2513859

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

• 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

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

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