Laundry Assistant

About the role

NHC HealthCare Fort Oglethorpe is seeking a Laundry Assistant to join their team. The primary responsibility is to sort and manage dirty laundry, operate laundry machinery, and fold linens.

Responsibilities

• Report to laundry at assigned time and gather dirty laundry as instructed.
• Load washers with dirty linens and prepare linen for morning change.
• Keep dirty linen separate from clean linen at all times.
• Check water temperature of each washing machine to ensure it is at least 150°.
• Ensure lint traps are cleaned according to center policy or once per shift.
• Monitor detergent, softener, and bleach levels according to center policy.
• Remove clean laundry from washer and load dryer, ensuring clean laundry does not touch the floor.
• Operate washing machines and dryers in accordance with manufacturer’s and center’s policy and procedures.
• Remove dry clothes from dryer, fold, and store in accordance with center policy.
• Inform supervisor of any problems with equipment so that repairs can be made.
• Shut down all equipment in laundry in accordance with center policy when fire alarm sounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Able to read Standard English.
• Able to operate standard and commercial laundry machinery.
• Able to understand and follow instructions.

Physical Demands

• Able to pull and push wet laundry (50 – 75 pounds) from washing machine.
• Able to be on feet 7 – 8 hours per day.
• Able to stoop, kneel, and bend.
• Able to see, hear, and communicate adequately to complete job duties and responsibilities.
• Able to lift 30 – 40 pounds frequently.

Benefits

NHC HealthCare Fort Oglethorpe offers a supportive work environment, encouraging innovation, collaboration, and integrity. As a partner in the community, they strive to meet patient needs through comprehensive care services.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in this posting.

Skills

Not specified in this posting.

Benefits

Details on benefits are not specified in this posting.

Application Instructions

To apply, visit nhccare.com/locations/fort-oglethorpe/ and submit your resume and cover letter.

EEO Statement

NHC HealthCare Fort Oglethorpe is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.