Linen Cart Attendant - Full Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is hiring a Linen Cart Attendant in Perth Amboy, NJ. The role involves receiving, weighing, and unloading linen, preparing carts, and stocking shelves for nursing units, per par level sheets.

Starting pay is posted at a minimum rate of 17.44 per hour, with on-site duties across hospital facilities and on-the-job training provided. Benefits are included as part of the comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
• Completion of grammar school.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Receive linen from the laundry in an orderly manner.
• Weigh linen hampers and record weights.
• Unload linen onto shelves using established procedures.
• Fill carts with linen according to par levels.
• Prepare disposable surgical packs and other linen products.

Skills

Excellent communication

Computer skills (MS Office / Google)

Education

Grammar school completion

HS diploma / GED

Job description

Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Linen Cart Attendant receives, weighs and unloads linen. Prepares linen carts for nursing units and departments according to par level assignment sheets.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Linen Cart Attendant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Responsible for receiving linen from the laundry in an orderly manner.
• Weighs linen hampers and records correct weight in the proper manner.
• Unloads linen onto shelves using established procedures
• Fills carts with linen according to established par levels
• Prepares disposable surgical pack carts for surgical units at both divisions.
• Receives, unpacks and stores disposable surgical pack products, adult diapers and disposable pads.
• Responsible for other departmental tasks as assigned.
• Sorts scrubs into proper sets.
• Provides direct replenishment of disposable products to Labor & Delivery and IV Therapy units.
• Sorts and stacks linen by type and category.
• Performs the following specific tasks and other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Cleans carts and storage shelves and maintains a clean linen environment.
• Ensures all linen carts are properly covered and covers are in good condition before placing replenished carts in appropriate areas for transportation.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Completion of grammar school.
• No experience necessary, on the job training provided.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.

Compensation

Minimum rate of $17.44 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.