Part Time Laundry Aide

PruittHealth•Harrisburg, NC

55d

About The Position

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. Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference. We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth! As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Requirements

On-the-job training provided

Nice To Haves

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