Environmental Services Aide

Lakewood Health System; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off & Wellness Time Off

401K Match

Tuition assistance

HSA contributions

Employer paid health premiums

Job summary

Lakewood Health System is seeking an Entry Level Laundry Aide at our Main Campus in Staples, MN. This full-time role involves folding, sorting, and delivering linens across the system, with precise weight recording and operation of laundry equipment.

Ideal candidates bring strong customer service, reliability, and teamwork. The position requires lifting up to 35 lbs and working a shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, including some weekends and holidays. Benefits are provided by the system.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, well organized.
• Good communicator.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to lift and move moderate weight up to 35 lbs daily.

Responsibilities

• Folds, sorts and delivers all linens according to established procedures.
• Records weights with 95% accuracy.
• Operates controls for wash machines, dryers, stamp machine, sewing machine, and iron with 95% accuracy.
• Transporting linens to various LHS locations.
• Cleans all laundry equipment properly and thoroughly.
• Interacts appropriately with coworkers, residents, patients, and visitors.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Reliability

Detail-oriented

Communication

Independent worker

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Main Campus - Staples, MN 56479Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $18.36 - $25.25 HourlyJob Category: Facilities

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Department

Our Environmental Services Team is all about offering the best high-quality care in housekeeping to all of our customers. Our goal is to be warm, friendly, and helpful to all that are in need of our services.

Mission for Position

As a Laundry Aide, you'll fold, sort and deliver laundry across the system. Your contribution to maintaining high-quality laundering will directly impact the well-being of every patient and resident who uses our facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Folds, sorts and delivers all linens according to established procedures.
• Records weights with 95% accuracy.
• Operates controls for wash machines, dryers, stamp machine, sewing machine, and iron with 95% accuracy.
• Transporting linens to various LHS locations.
• Cleans all laundry equipment properly and thoroughly.
• Interacts appropriately with coworkers, residents, patients, and visitors.

Position Type

This is a full-time position working 80 hours per pay period (1.0FTE). Shift time ranges from 3:00PM - 11:30PM, with 8-hour shifts. Some weekends and holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License
• Clean driving record

Ideal Candidate

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred but not required
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be a team player
• Reliable, detail-oriented, well organized
• Good communicator
• Must be able to work independently
• Ability to lift and move moderate weight up to 35 lbs. daily

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.

Lakewood Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.