Laundry Aide

Eastern Healthcare Group; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Health Care Services is seeking a Laundry Aide to operate laundry equipment, fold and provide cleaned linen, and maintain cleanliness in the facility laundry area. The role emphasizes quality and teamwork in a healthcare environment.

Ideal candidates have experience in a high production laundry, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task while following guidelines. Training will be provided, with a focus on meeting customer standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high production laundry is preferred.
• Ability to work as a team member and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and follow guidelines.
• Effective verbal communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Receives and sorts soiled linen into designated classifications.
• Operates automatic cart washer and removes linen carts from cart washer exit.
• Operates flatwork ironer and small piece folders and folds linen following predetermined standards.
• Responsible for quality control.
• Ensure linens meet the quality expectations designated by specific customers.
• Identifies each linen distribution cart with proper labels and tags, covering all linen carts prior to transport.
• Fold and store linen to maintain cleanliness standards.
• Assists truck driver to load the linen and/or materials on the truck.
• Inform the lead or supervisor on par level or quantity of supplies.
• Responsible for cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of work area.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Equipment operation

Organizational skills

Job description

Eastern Health Care Services takes the quality and service of Dietary & Housekeeping Departments in health care facilities to the next level. Here is a chance to advance your career with a cutting-edge company and industry leader. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career opportunity in hospitality services for the healthcare industry, then Eastern Healthcare Services could be for you.

The Laundry Aide are required to operate laundry equipment related to the finishing of flatwork, and tumble-dried goods. The Laundry Worker cleans and maintains assigned area(s) to meet customer and client satisfaction. Additionally, the Laundry Worker is required to fold, maintain, and provide cleaned linen to the operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Receives and sorts, soiled linen into designated classifications.
• Operates automatic cart washer, as required. Removes linen carts from cart washer exit.
• Operates flatwork ironer, small piece folders and fold linen following predetermined standards. Processes specialty items.
• Responsible for quality control.
• Ensure linens meet the quality expectations designated by specific customers. Any questions or issues should be referred to the lead or supervisor.
• Identifies each linen distribution cart with proper labels and tags, covering all linen carts prior to transport.
• Fold and store linen to maintain cleanliness standards.
• Assists truck driver to load the linen and/or materials on the truck.
• Inform the lead or supervisor on par level or quantity of supplies.
• Responsible for cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of work area.

At EHG , developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high production laundry is preferred.
• Ability to work as a team member, creating and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Must possess strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize work.