Laundry Aide HCC

Pruit Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Laundry Attendant to ensure the cleanliness and organization of linens and personal clothing items. This role involves operating laundry machines, sorting, folding, and delivering clean items to designated areas. Attention to detail and understanding of chemical handling are essential for maintaining high standards of hygiene. Join a supportive team where your contributions help enhance patient care and comfort. If you are looking for a role that combines responsibility with the opportunity to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Degree preferred; on-the-job training provided.
• Previous experience in healthcare laundering processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and folds laundry items, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
• Operates laundry machines and maintains a clean working area.
• Delivers clean laundry to designated areas for patient use.

Skills

Laundry Sorting

Stain Removal

Chemical Handling

Equipment Cleaning

Education

High School Degree

Tools

Washing Machines

Dryers

Linen Carts

Job 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:

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.