Laundry Services Aide

Sheridan Memorial Hospital; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Wyoming is seeking a Laundry Services Aide to monitor laundering machines and handle linen through washing, drying, and distribution. Responsibilities include collecting soiled linen, loading washers, and delivering clean linen to patient care areas.

Pre-employment drug screening is required. The hospital emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1–3 months related experience.
• Ability to read simple instructions and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one or in small groups.
• Additional language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect soiled linen from patient care areas.
• Sort and load linen into washers with proper chemicals.
• Operate washer/dryer and monitor cycles.
• Move clean, wet items to dryers and sort by type.
• Deliver linen to patient care areas on schedule.
• Maintain accurate linen poundage counts.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Sheridan Memorial Hospital

At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we proudly rank in the top 13.6% of U.S. hospitals, recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. With over 850 dedicated employees and 100+ expert providers across 25 specialties, we are committed to exceptional, patient-centered care. Set in northern Wyoming’s stunning Big Horn Mountain foothills, Sheridan offers outdoor adventure and community charm. Our hospital combines cutting-edge technology with a collaborative, innovative culture. Join a team that values your skills, fosters growth, and empowers you to impact lives meaningfully.

Job Summary

The laundry services aide monitors laundering machines to clean articles such as sheets, towels, rags, wiping cloths and by performing the following duties.

Essential Job Functions

• Collects soiled linen from patient care areas.
• Sorts soiled linen, loads articles into washer and selects correct setting for chemicals per standard work.
• Starts machine that automatically washes and rinses articles.
• Lifts clean, wet articles from washer and places them successively into dryers per standard work dry times.
• Sorts dried articles according to type. Folds and places items in appropriate storage bins or shelves. Delivers clean linen to patient care areas on a scheduled basis.
• Sorts and counts articles to verify quantities on laundry lists.
• Treats contaminated articles as per policy
• Keeps accurate count on linen poundage.
• Stamp new linen as needed with company logo.
• Clean Urgent Care on the weekend or as needed.

Position Qualifications

Education / Experience / License and Certifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED): or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products.

Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.