Laundry Worker U

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Laundry Worker to support hospital operations by collecting soiled linen, delivering clean linen, and restocking departments according to par levels. The caregiver role includes moving materials via carts and ensuring adequate linen supply across units.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic math, independence, and strong customer service. The job requires physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs and push carts weighing 300–400 lbs in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong customer service and team orientation.
• Ability to push bariatric patients.
• Flexibility in day-to-day duties.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect soiled linen from chutes and floors.
• Load soiled linen into designated carts per Infection Control guidelines.
• Deliver soiled linens to the dock for pickup.
• Move clean linen from dock to the Linen area.
• Unload clean linen into carts or shelves.
• Load floor delivery carts and deliver to departments.
• Return linen carts to storage area.
• Refill linen storage areas on floors in the afternoon.
• Receive and record delivery requests and make deliveries.
• Place orders for linen as needed.
• Fill out daily laundry reports.
• Perform other Environmental Services duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Team orientation

Independence

Flexibility

Ability to push bariatric patients

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Laundry Worker, you will be responsible for collecting soiled linen, delivering clean linen throughout the hospital, and restocking departments based on established par levels. In this role, you will ensure an adequate supply of clean linen by replenishing hospital units as needed and organizing excess inventory in the laundry department.

A caregiver in this role works days from 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Collect soiled linen from all chutes and floors when necessary.
• Load soiled linen into designated carts and covers per Infection Control guidelines.
• Deliver soiled linens to the dock for pick up by appropriate party.
• Move clean linen from dock to the Linen area utilizing freight elevator.
• Unload clean linen into appropriate carts or shelves.
• Load floor delivery carts and deliver to end using departments.
• Return linen carts to storage area.
• Refill linen storage areas on floors in the afternoon.
• Receive and record messages and requests for linen delivery, then make the necessary deliveries.
• Receive soiled uniforms and scrubs and deliver scrubs when necessary.
• Place orders for linen on an as needed basis.
• Fill out laundry report daily.
• Perform other duties within the Environmental Services department as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math, including addition and subtraction
• Ability to work independently
• Strong customer service and team orientation
• Ability to construct alternative positive problem resolutions
• Flexibility in day-to-day actions and duties
• Ability to push bariatric patients

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Healthcare experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping and lifting. Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull carts weighing 300-400 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.