Laundry Aide - PT - Day

CHSGa•Augusta, GA

About The Position

Harrington Park Health & Rehab is hiring a part-time, day-shift Laundry Aide. The role supports laundry operations in a non-profit, mission-driven health and rehabilitation center. The starting pay is $14.20 per hour, with weekly pay. The Laundry Aide washes and dries clothes and linens, removes stains, sorts and folds laundry, and hangs patients’ clothes according to their names and numbers. The role also includes maintaining laundry equipment and the laundry area, following chemical safety precautions, and ensuring patients’ clothes are ready to wear or that damaged items are placed appropriately. The position requires courteous communication with associates, patients, family members, and visitors. No supervisory responsibilities are assigned.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly sitting, talking, or hearing; frequently walking, handling or feeling objects, and reaching; and occasionally standing.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Fold and sort clothes.
Hang clothes on racks according to names and numbers.
Ensure patients’ clothes are ready to wear and place items needing repair in the proper location.
Understand the functions of various soaps and bleaches.
Follow the precautions stated on safety data sheets (MSDS) for chemicals used.
Wash and dry clothes and linens.
Keep equipment clean and follow cleaning schedules.
Sweep and mop the laundry area.
Empty washers and dryers as requested.
Clean and disinfect linen carts as requested.
Remove stains.
Promote the System’s image and reputation through servant leadership and direct, open communication.
Contribute to committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
Perform other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.
Communicate warmly and effectively with associates, patients, family members, and visitors.
Respond to concerns helpfully and professionally, and answer questions when appropriate.