Laundry Aide HCC

About the role

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.

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 the 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 the 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

Requirements

• High School Degree preferred
• On-the-job training provided

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Previous experience in healthcare laundering processes

Schedule

Full-time, 1st Shift

Work Location

PruittHealth - Walterboro, South Carolina