Laundry Aide HCC

Pruit Health; Ridgeway (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laundry Aide to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the laundering process for patient items, ensuring they are cleaned, sorted, and delivered efficiently. Your attention to detail and ability to follow safety protocols will be essential in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a caring environment, making a difference in the lives of residents and their families. Join a team that values commitment and compassion, and be part of a family-oriented workplace where your efforts truly matter.

Qualifications

• Preferred high school education for laundry aide role.
• On-the-job training provided for new hires.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and folds laundry items, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
• Operates laundering machines and maintains a clean work area.

Skills

Laundry handling

Chemical handling

Attention to detail

Education

High School Degree

Tools

Washing machines

Dryers

Job description

Job Description - Laundry Aide HCC (2505473)

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.

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