Linen Service Worker

Job Title:

Linen Service Worker

Location:

RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name:
Laundry

Req #:

Status:
Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $15.97 - $18.35 per hour

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

The Linen Service Worker is responsible for cleaning and unloading delivery of clean linen onto shelves in the clean linen room.

Required:

• Must meet 50 lbs frequent lift and/or carry requirement
• Must be able to communicate in English
• Must have experience washing and drying linen
• Must be able to climb a 5 foot ladder without assistance

Preferred:

• Must have experience with washing and drying linen

• Full Time evening
• Every other weekend and holidays

• Maintain a neat and clean appearance in EVS uniform daily
• Follow schedule for days of work- along with assigned lunch and breaks
• Unload delivery of clean linen onto shelves in clean linen room
• Readily restocks and delivers clean linen to all parts of the hospital
• Properly contain and collect soiled linen throughout the hospital
• Properly stage dirty linen bins for pickup
• Keep linen area neat and sterile at all times
• Wear PPE as/when required
• Properly set up and take down TruD sterile Robot
• Take down/replace curtains as needed
• Communicate professionally to resolve incoming and outgoing linen requests via phone from nursing staff & department directors
• Assist with retrieval of beds and supplies needed on demand
• Perform trained Environmentalist duties when coverage is required
• Use cleaning/sterile products to exact training method
• Comply with OSHA & NJ Hospital cleaning guidelines
• Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedule
• Upkeep for department linen logs/requests
• Maintenance and upkeep of all equipment used by EVS department
• Assist in the setting up and breaking down of all special functions both internal and external
• Be kind and courteous to patients and staff when entering their spaces

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer