LAUNDRY AIDE

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR, is seeking a Laundry/Linen Aide to support hospital operations. You will sort, fold, dry, stock carts, and transport linen to various departments to maintain a steady supply.

Must be able to read, write and perform simple arithmetic, with mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow oral and written instructions under supervision. This is a safety-sensitive, on-site role in a hospital setting with physical duties.

Qualifications

• Must read and write and perform simple arithmetic.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform various duties related to sorting, folding, drying, stocking carts, and transporting linen to ensure a productive flow of linen to hospital departments.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Arithmetic

Mechanical aptitude

Follow instructions

Job description

• Must be able to read and write as well as do simple arithmetic. Needs mechanical aptitude and ability to follow oral and written instructions and work with limited supervision.

Experience

• Previous experience helpful. An inexperienced worker will need three to five days of instructions and at least 30 days on-the-job training under the direction of supervisor to perform satisfactorily.

Physical

• Normal hospital environment. Some exposure to changes in temperatures, fumes, and water. Normal/corrected eyesight. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperature by touch and proximity. Operates laundry processing equipment. Lifting, carrying up to 25lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs. Continuous standing, walking, bending and stooping.

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

JOB SUMMARY

• Perform various duties related to sorting, folding, drying, stocking carts, and transporting linen to ensure a productive flow of linen to hospital departments.