Laundry Aide, Summer Help

Hopedale Medical Complex•Hopedale, IL

2d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the EHS Director, this position requires an understanding of the potential risk of linen contamination from patient body fluids (including blood, urine, feces, chest fluid, vaginal fluid, semen, and others). The role performs all functions within the Laundry Department, including linen pickup, sorting, washing, drying, folding, delivery, and completion of required paperwork.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Ability to read and follow verbal instructions
Stand, walk, sit, reach, climb stairs, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Use hands to handle objects, tools, and equipment
Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Maintain close, distance, color, and depth vision, with the ability to adjust focus
Walk or stand throughout the shift and grasp/reach for objects

Responsibilities

Separate wet linens into appropriate tubs for drying
Dry loads and prepare items for folding
Fold towels, washcloths, diapers, bibs, gowns, pillowcases, and draws; sheets and blankets are folded by two aides
Stock linen carts with clean linens
Deliver linen carts to designated floors and respond promptly to linen requests
Assist with unloading personal laundry (washers/dryers) and hang clothing when time permits
After 1:00 p.m., collect linens from floors, sort, load washers, apply proper cleaning solutions, and run machines
Perform scheduled maintenance, including cleaning lint from dryers every other load or as needed
Sanitize tables and sweep floors daily; sanitize shelves and carts weekly
Complete daily linen count sheets for each floor
Attend required in‑services and mandatory education sessions