Laundry Worker

MedStar Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Denver is seeking a motivated Laundry Worker to manage hospital linens. Responsibilities include sorting, washing, and packing laundry under supervision. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and possess the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and outstanding benefits such as paid days off, retirement contributions, and various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year

Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%

Generous medical plans

Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

Childcare discount programs

Tuition reimbursement & assistance

Education & development opportunities

Professional clinical advancement program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

Qualifications

• No previous work-related experience is necessary.
• Ability to work with laundry room equipment is important.

Responsibilities

• Sorts linen and uniforms determining machine usage.
• Folds garments and stores in appropriate areas.
• Ensures departments receive the correct linens.

Skills

Knowledge of clothing cleaning needs

Knowledge of laundry room equipment

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to wash, dry and pack laundry

Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time

Ability to use judgement to determine cleaning needs

Education

No High School Diploma and/or No GED Required

Job description

We are recruiting for a motivated Laundry Worker to join our team!

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Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:

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Department

Laundry and LinenJob Summary

Under close supervision, washes, dries presses and packs laundry for the hospital. Sorts linen and uniforms and determines whether each piece goes in the tumbler or ironer. Marks clean laundry as necessary for return to various hospital departments.

Essential Functions:

• Sorts linen and uniforms and determines whether each piece goes into the tumbler or ironer. (20%)
• Folds garment or feeds through sheet folder and stores in appropriate storage area. (20%)
• Ensures each department receives the appropriate linens. (10%)
• Observes operation of machines and reports minor adjustments or malfunctioning to supervisor. (10%)
• Marks new linen and clothes as assigned. (10%)
• Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors. (10%)
• Treats these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications. (10%)
• Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities or to improve a patient's care. (10%)

Education:

• No High School Diploma and/or No GED Required

Work Experience:

• less than 1 year No previous work-related experience

Licenses:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of clothing cleaning needs
• Knowledge of laundry room equipment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to wash, dry and pack laundry
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to use judgement to determine cleaning needs

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$20.00 - $24.50 / hr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

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