Laundry Assistant

Nhccare; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a forward-thinking healthcare provider, where your role in laundry services is crucial to maintaining a clean and efficient environment. This part-time position offers the chance to contribute to the well-being of patients by ensuring that linens are properly sorted, washed, and maintained. You will operate commercial laundry machines, adhere to safety protocols, and work alongside a supportive team committed to quality care. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand instructions.
• Experience with laundry machinery operation.

Responsibilities

• Sort and load dirty laundry into machines.
• Maintain cleanliness of laundry area and equipment.
• Follow safety procedures when handling chemicals.

Skills

Ability to read Standard English

Ability to operate standard and commercial laundry machinery

Ability to understand and follow instructions

Job description

Cookeville
NHC HealthCare Cookeville
815 South Walnut Avenue
Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

Shift: 1st and 2nd Shifts Available - Part Time

Purpose:

The position is responsible for sorting dirty laundry, loading and unloading washing machines and dryers, and folding linens.

Responsible To:

Laundry Supervisor, Housekeeping Supervisor

Qualifications:

• Ability to read Standard English.
• Ability to operate standard and commercial laundry machinery.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to pull and push wet laundry (50–75 pounds) from washing machines.
• Ability to stand for 7–8 hours per day.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, and bend.
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively to perform job duties.
• Ability to lift 30–40 pounds frequently.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Reporting to the laundry at the assigned time and gathering dirty laundry as instructed.
• Loading washers with dirty linens and preparing linens for the morning change.
• Keeping dirty and clean linens separate at all times.
• Checking water temperature of each washing machine to ensure it is at least 150°F.
• Cleaning lint traps per center policy or at least once per shift.
• Checking and maintaining levels of laundry detergents, softeners, and bleach according to policy.
• Keeping floors, walls, and equipment clean.
• Removing dry laundry from the dryer, folding, and storing according to policy.
• Operating washing machines and dryers following manufacturer’s and center’s policies.
• Notifying supervisor of equipment issues for repairs.
• Shutting down laundry equipment appropriately during fire alarms.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Following all federal, state, and center policies and procedures.
• Working safely and using proper procedures when handling chemicals.

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationally for delivering quality care. Our goal is to provide comprehensive extended care services to maximize well-being and independence for patients of all ages. We are committed to compassionate, cost-effective healthcare through an interdisciplinary approach.

The NHC environment promotes encouragement, innovation, teamwork, integrity, and community engagement. All employees are dedicated partners in the health of our patients and communities.

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