What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry Aid position at PruittHealth?
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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Folds and sorts laundry (blankets, sheets, towels etc.) and personal clothing item
2. Hangs clothes on racks according to name and numbers.
3. Delivers patient / residents laundry to designated area
4. Ensures that patients / residents clothes are ready to wear, not in disrepair and put in proper place
5. Understands functions of various soaps and bleache
6. Follows precautions as stated on MSDS for all chemicals used
7. Washes and dries clothes and linen
8. Keeps equipment clean and follows cleaning schedule
9. Maintains a clean and organized area; sweeps and mops laundry area
10. Reports any needed repairs to maintenance department
11. Operates large filters according to established schedule
12. Ensures proper handling of soiled laundry item
13. Cleans and disinfects linen carts as required per policy and procedure
14. Empties washers and dryers as requested / necessary
15. Operates water, gas, and electric cutoff switches and valve
16. Understands the proper process for stain removal
Qualifications :
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED :
High School Degree preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
On-the-job training provided
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS : (Preferred qualifications)
Previous experience in healthcare laundering processes
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