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:

　　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 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 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

　　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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