Veterans Home Laundry & Linen Attendant

Pruitthealth Corporation; Black Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State Veterans Home- Black Mountain Laundry is seeking a dependable laundry attendant to operate washing and drying equipment, handle linens and patient garments, and maintain a clean, organized laundry area on site in Black Mountain, NC.

Responsibilities include folding, sorting, delivering laundry, following chemical safety, and reporting repairs. High school diploma preferred; on-the-job training provided for healthcare laundering workflows.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: High School Degree preferred.
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: On-the-job training provided
• ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience in healthcare laundering processes

Responsibilities

• Folds and sorts laundry (blankets, sheets, towels etc.) and personal clothing items
• Hangs clothes on racks according to name and numbers
• Delivers patient/resident’s laundry to designated areas
• Ensures that patients/residents clothes are ready to wear, not in disrepair and put in proper place
• Understands functions of various soaps and bleaches
• Follows precautions as stated on MSDS for all chemicals used
• Washes and dries clothes and linens
• Keeps equipment clean and follows cleaning schedules
• Maintains a clean and organized area; sweeps and mops laundry area
• Reports any needed repairs to maintenance department
• Operates large filters according to established schedules
• Ensures proper handling of soiled laundry items
• Cleans and disinfects linen carts as required per policy and procedure
• Empties washers and dryers as requested/necessary
• Operates water, gas, and electric cutoff switches and valves
• Understands the proper process for stain removal

Job description

NC State Veterans Home- Black Mountain Laundry is seeking a dependable laundry attendant to operate washing and drying equipment, handle linens and patient garments, and maintain a clean, organized laundry area on site in Black Mountain, NC.

Responsibilities include folding, sorting, delivering laundry, following chemical safety, and reporting repairs. High school diploma preferred; on-the-job training provided for healthcare laundering workflows.