Laundry Worker

CHS Career Site; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Career Site is seeking a Laundry Worker to ensure clean linen is stocked and delivered to hospital floors in a timely manner. You will distribute, collect, and manage linen while following hospital standards to support patient care and operations.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, adherence to infection control, and maintaining accurate linen records. Regular attendance and reliability are essential for smooth hospital function.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years experience in laundry or housekeeping in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns linen deliveries throughout the hospital.
• Stocks linen carts to be delivered to various hospital departments and floors.
• Collects soiled linens from patient rooms, departments, and common areas, following proper infection control protocols.
• Monitors linen inventory levels, reports shortages, and assists in maintaining adequate stock levels of clean linens.
• Ensures that clean linen is delivered in a timely manner to meet hospital demand, with special attention to urgent requests.
• Inspects linens for cleanliness, damage, and stains before delivery.
• Maintains accurate records of linen usage, collection, and distribution.
• Helps rotate and organize linen stock to ensure older linens are used first and stored cleanly.
• Follows safety protocols and infection control guidelines; maintains equipment and work areas clean and safe.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift and carry heavy loads

Good communication skills

Independent worker

Job description

Job Summary

The Laundry Worker is responsible for ensuring that clean linen is properly stocked and delivered to hospital floors in a timely manner. This includes distributing, collecting, and managing all linen within the facility, ensuring that linens are handled, cleaned, and stored according to hospital standards. The Laundry Worker plays a key role in supporting the hospital's operational efficiency by maintaining a steady supply of clean linens for patient care and hospital functions.

Essential Functions

• Schedules and assigns linen deliveries throughout the hospital.
• Stocks linen carts to be delivered to various hospital departments and floors, ensuring timely delivery to meet the needs of patients, medical staff, and hospital operations.
• Collects soiled linens from patient rooms, departments, and common areas, following proper infection control protocols and ensuring that linen is securely transported.
• Monitors linen inventory levels, reports shortages, and assists in maintaining adequate stock levels of clean linens, towels, scrubs, and other hospital fabrics.
• Ensures that clean linen is delivered in a timely manner to meet hospital demand, with special attention to emergency or urgent requests.
• Inspects linens for cleanliness, damage, and stains before delivery, ensuring that only acceptable items are distributed to the hospital floors.
• Maintains accurate records of linen usage, collection, and distribution, as required by hospital policy.
• Helps with rotating and organizing linen stock to ensure that older linens are used first and that linens are properly stored in a clean and accessible manner.
• Follows safety protocols and infection control guidelines in handling soiled and clean linens. Ensures that laundry equipment and work areas are maintained in a clean and safe condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years experience in laundry or housekeeping in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• 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.
• Ability to operate laundry machines and equipment.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact professionally with hospital staff.