Linen Attendant

Advocate Health; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Linen Room Attendant to support patient care areas by handling soiled and clean linen, inventorying orders, and maintaining a clean, organized linen room on site.

The role requires basic computer skills, a strong customer service mindset, and the ability to work independently in a hospital environment. No formal education or prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to work alone and understand the physical layout of the facilities.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves and transports soiled linen from rooms.
• Sorts and re-distributes clean linen.
• Inventories and records linen orders.
• Checks linen quality following established guidelines; returns unacceptable linen to corporate laundry.
• Loads, unloads and operates washers and dryers.
• Keeps linen room in clean and orderly condition.

Skills

Independent worker

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

No Formal Education

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

• Retrieves and transports soiled linen from rooms.
• Sorts and re-distributes clean linen.
• Inventories and records linen orders.
• Checks linen quality following established guidelines. Returns unacceptable linen to corporate laundry.
• Loads, unloads and operates washers and dryers.
• Keeps linen room in clean and orderly condition.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• No Formal Education.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to work alone and to understand the physical arrangements of the facilities.
• Performs tasks without disrupting operations of the doctors, nurses, patients, public, and other staff.
• Ability to set priorities, be aware of and follow department policies and procedures in all situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift and carry 40 lbs from floor to various heights occasionally.
• Must be able to lift/drag a 55 lbs bucket over a 40 foot distance.
• Must be able to push while utilizing 20 lbs of force over a long distance.
• Must be able to retrieve 5 lbs object from a low level up to waist, reach across and back.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.