Laundry Aide - FT - Day

CHSGa•Statesboro, GA

About The Position

Heritage Inn is seeking a full-time, day-shift Laundry Aide. The role supports the center by washing, drying, sorting, folding, hanging, and treating residents’ clothing and linens, while keeping laundry equipment and the laundry area clean. The aide follows safety precautions for chemicals and helps ensure clothing is ready to wear and items needing repair are placed appropriately. The position also involves communicating warmly and professionally with associates, patients, family members, and visitors, and contributing to collaborative work across the System. Starting pay is $14.20 per hour, with weekly pay.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or associates.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Fold and sort clothes.
Hang clothes on racks according to names and numbers.
Ensure patients’ clothes are ready to wear and place items in disrepair in the proper location.
Understand the functions of various soaps and bleaches.
Follow MSDS precautions for all 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 image and reputation of the System 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 helpfully and warmly with associates, patients, family members, and visitors; respond to concerns and answer questions professionally when appropriate.