Laundry Aide HCC

Pruitthealth Corporation; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company is seeking a Laundry Aide in New Bern, NC. The role involves tending to laundering machines, sorting various laundry items, and ensuring that patient clothing is clean and well-organized. Ideal candidates should have a High School Degree and may benefit from experience in healthcare laundering processes. The company values family and community spirit, aiming to make a positive difference in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sorts and folds laundry, ensuring items are ready to wear.
• Washes and dries laundry using proper techniques.
• Maintains cleanliness of the laundry area and equipment.

Skills

Laundry sorting and folding

Understanding of cleaning agents

Attention to detail

Education

High School Degree

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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