Laundry Aide HCC

PruittHealth; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Laundry Aide in a healthcare setting to manage laundering of sheets, blankets, towels, and patient items. You will load washers, operate dryers, and ensure items are properly sorted and stored. The role requires attention to safety, following MSDS guidelines, and keeping the laundry area clean and organized.

On-the-job training is provided. The position involves handling soiled and clean textiles, coordinating with maintenance, and ensuring readiness of clothing for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Tends laundering machines to clean sheets, blankets, towels and patient items.
• Loads articles in washer and adds detergent or cleaning agents.
• Transfers clean items to wringer and dryer for specified cycles.
• Sorts dry articles by identification numbers or type and stores correctly.
• Folds and places items in appropriate storage bin.
• Follows MSDS precautions for all chemicals used.
• Washes and dries clothes and linens.
• Keeps equipment clean and maintains schedules.
• Maintains a clean and organized laundry area; sweeps and mops as needed.
• Reports any needed repairs to maintenance department.

Education

High School Degree

Job description

Job Description - Laundry Aide HCC (2611454)

Laundry Aide HCC - 2611454

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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