Laundry Aide HCC

PruittHealth; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in Stockbridge, GA, is looking for a Laundry Aide to support patient care by laundering linens and personal items, loading washers, adding detergents, and operating dryers.

The role includes folding, sorting, delivering laundry, maintaining clean work areas, and following safety protocols and MSDS guidelines. On-the-job training provided; HS degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Healthcare laundering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Folds and sorts laundry (blankets, sheets, towels) and personal clothing.
• Hangs clothes on racks labeled by name and number.
• Delivers patient/resident laundry to designated areas.
• Ensures clothes are ready to wear and in good condition.
• Knows functions of soaps and bleaches.
• Follows MSDS precautions for chemicals.
• Washes and dries clothes and linens.
• Keeps equipment clean and follows schedules.
• Maintains a clean, organized laundry area.
• Reports repairs to maintenance.
• Operates large filters per schedule.
• Handles soiled laundry properly.
• Cleans and disinfects linen carts as required.
• Empties washers and dryers as needed.
• Operates water, gas, and electric cutoffs.
• Understands stain removal process.

Education

High School Degree preferred

Job description

Job Description - Laundry Aide HCC (2609801)

Laundry Aide HCC - 2609801

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

Qualifications

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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