Hospital Linen Specialist - Streamline Patient Care

Northwest Health - Porter; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health - Porter is seeking a Laundry Worker to ensure clean linen is stocked and delivered promptly to hospital floors. You will manage linen distribution, collections, and storage, following hospital standards and infection control guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork with clinical staff, safety, and accuracy in inventory and records, with lifting up to 50 pounds and operating laundry machinery.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years experience in laundry or housekeeping in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy loads of linens (up to 50 pounds).
• Knowledge of infection control and safety practices related to handling hospital linen.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact professionally with hospital staff.
• Ability to operate laundry machines and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign linen deliveries throughout the hospital.
• Stock linen carts for delivery to departments and floors.
• Collect soiled linens from patient rooms, departments, and common areas following infection control protocols.
• Monitor linen inventory levels, report shortages, and assist in maintaining adequate stock levels of clean linens.
• Ensure timely delivery to meet hospital demand, including emergencies.
• Inspect linens for cleanliness, damage and stains before delivery.
• Maintain records of linen usage, collection and distribution as required by hospital policy.
• Rotate and organize linen stock to use older linens first.
• Follow safety protocols and infection control guidelines in handling linens and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Northwest Health - Porter is seeking a Laundry Worker to ensure clean linen is stocked and delivered promptly to hospital floors. You will manage linen distribution, collections, and storage, following hospital standards and infection control guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork with clinical staff, safety, and accuracy in inventory and records, with lifting up to 50 pounds and operating laundry machinery.